As part of their retirement, Norman and Mary Lou Lathrop are
making all of the INDEX TO HOW TO DO IT INFORMATION (1963-1999)
and the LATHROP REPORT ON NEWSPAPER INDEXES (1979-1980 edition)
freely available on this website. By definition, an index or
bibliography is a systematic arrangement of entries designed to
enable users to locate information in a collection of documents.
Both of these reference works cite original source material.
However, the information referred to in these citations must be
obtained from the original publisher, a library or other
repository. These two reference works began in paper form and
have transitioned to the Internet. As with other printed works,
electronic format has improved the ability to search for content
within the text. However, your searches will be more rewarding
if you take time to read the introductory material. Do so and
you will become a more satisfied user. From time to time
additions and/or corrections may be made to the web version of
INDEX TO HOW TO DO IT INFOR