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The [http://mwdl.org/ Mountain West Digital Library] is a search portal for an aggregation of digital collections from more than 50 universities, colleges, public libraries, museums, and historical societies in Utah, Nevada, and Idaho.  
The [http://mwdl.org/ Mountain West Digital Library] is a search portal for an aggregation of digital collections from more than 50 universities, colleges, public libraries, museums, and historical societies in Utah, Nevada, and Idaho.  


[http://mwdl.org/index.php Search] all items for a particular surname, or [http://mwdl.org/aboutCollections.php browse collections].
[http://mwdl.org/index.php Search] all items for a particular surname, or [http://mwdl.org/aboutCollections.php browse collections].  


==== Idaho State University Library in Pocatello  ====
==== Idaho State University Library in Pocatello  ====
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==== Library of Congress in Washington, DC  ====
==== Library of Congress in Washington, DC  ====


Library of Congress<br>'''Genealogy and Local History Section'''<br>101 Independence Ave. at First Street, S.E.<br>Washington, D.C. 20504<br>Telephone: 202-707-5000<br>Fax: 202-707-5844<br>Internet address: [http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/ www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/]
[http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/ Library of Congress<br>'''Genealogy and Local History Section'''<br>101 Independence Ave. at First Street, S.E.<br>Washington, D.C. 20504<br>Telephone: 202-707-5000<br>Fax: 202-707-5844  


The Genealogical and Local History Section of the Library of Congress has a very large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers.  
The Genealogical and Local History Section of the Library of Congress has a very large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers.  
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==== University of Idaho Library in Moscow  ====
==== University of Idaho Library in Moscow  ====


University of Idaho Library <br>Moscow, ID 83844 <br>Unique Collections -- http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/uc/index.html  
[http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/ University of Idaho Library]<br>Moscow, ID 83844 <br>[http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/uc/index.html  
Unique Collections]
==== '''Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library in Washington, DC''' ====


==== '''Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library in Washington, DC<br>''' ====
[http://www.dar.org  National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Library]<br>1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227
 
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Library<br>1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227<br>Internet address: [http://www.dar.org www.dar.org]


==== Other Idaho Libraries  ====
==== Other Idaho Libraries  ====


Your local public library can help you locate records of local interest, such as newspaper clippings files, publications about local events, etc. Directories of such libraries include:  
Your local public library can help you locate records of local interest, such as newspaper clippings files, publications about local events, etc. Generally, a "google search" for a County or City library in the area of interest will reveal current contact information.  Directories of such libraries include:  


*''American Library Directory''. 53rd Edition. New Providence, New Jersey: R. R. Bowker, 2000-2001. (Family History Library book {{FHL|985678|title-id|disp=973 J54a 2000}}, 2 vol.) Alphabetical by state and town. Lists addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and describes each library's holdings and special interests.  
*''American Library Directory''. 53rd Edition. (New Providence, New Jersey: R. R. Bowker, 2000-2001.) {{WorldCat|706019905|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat), 2011-2012}}; {{FHL|985678|item|disp=FHL book 973 J54a 2000.}} Alphabetical by state and town. Lists addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and describes each library's holdings and special interests.  
*Bentley, Elizabeth Petty. ''The Genealogist's Address Book''.&nbsp;Fifth Edition. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2005. (Family History Library book 973 {{FHL|1316554|title-id|disp=D24ben 2005.)}} Includes national, state, ethnic, religious, historical, adoption, computer interest group, and vendor addresses with telephone numbers, E-mail addresses, supervisors, and repository hours.  
*Bentley, Elizabeth Petty. ''The genealogist's address book : state and local resources, with special resources including ethnic and religious organizations.'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2009.) {{WorldCat|317917451|disp=At various libaries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1619813|item|disp=FHL book 973.D24ben 2009}} Includes national, state, ethnic, religious, historical, adoption,9computer interest group, and vendor addresses with telephone numbers, E-mail addresses, supervisors, and repository hours.  
*A list of public libraries in the larger towns of Idaho, including many school libraries, is available online at [http://www.publiclibraries.com/idaho.htm Public Libraries.com].
*A list of public libraries in the larger towns of Idaho, including many school libraries, is available online at [http://www.publiclibraries.com/idaho.htm Public Libraries.com].


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The federal government has designated at least one library in each state to receive a copy of published federal records. These include a wide variety of information, such as pension lists, private land claims, veterans' burial lists, and individuals' petitions to Congress. The Regional Depository for the State of Idaho is:<br>
The federal government has designated at least one library in each state to receive a copy of published federal records. These include a wide variety of information, such as pension lists, private land claims, veterans' burial lists, and individuals' petitions to Congress. The Regional Depository for the State of Idaho is:<br>


University of Idaho<br>Rayburn Street<br>Moscow, ID 83844-2350<br>Ph. 208-885-6314<br>FAX 208-885-6817<br>Web site -- [http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/docs/index.html http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/govdocs]
[http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/docs/index.html University of Idaho<br>Rayburn Street<br>Moscow, ID 83844-2350<br>Ph. 208-885-6314<br>FAX 208-885-6817


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