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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Jewish_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ||
[[Image:{{YadV}}]]Archives collect and preserve original documents created by organizations such as governments or religious institutions. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, city directories, and maps. Many of the records discussed in this article are deposited in archives and libraries throughout the world. This section describes the major repositories housing records that may be used for Jewish historical and genealogical research. | [[Image:{{YadV}}]]Archives collect and preserve original documents created by organizations such as governments or religious institutions. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, city directories, and maps. Many of the records discussed in this article are deposited in archives and libraries throughout the world. This section describes the major repositories housing records that may be used for Jewish historical and genealogical research. | ||
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There are many Internet sites that have information about archives and libraries. One site that lists details about various archives and libraries by geographical locations (country and state) is: | There are many Internet sites that have information about archives and libraries. One site that lists details about various archives and libraries by geographical locations (country and state) is: | ||
[http://www.cyndislist.com/categories/ Cyndi's List] | |||
Many archives and libraries house significant collections on subjects relating to Jewish history, historical events, and people. Staff at many archives and libraries usually will not undertake genealogical research. However, they may be able to locate and copy documents in their collection if you are reasonably specific in your request. | Many archives and libraries house significant collections on subjects relating to Jewish history, historical events, and people. Staff at many archives and libraries usually will not undertake genealogical research. However, they may be able to locate and copy documents in their collection if you are reasonably specific in your request. | ||
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An online catalog of material cataloged after 1972 is available at: | An online catalog of material cataloged after 1972 is available at: | ||
[http://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/jewish-division New York Public Library Jewish Division] | [http://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/jewish-division New York Public Library Jewish Division] | ||
Pre-1972 materials are described in the Dictionary Catalog of the Jewish Collection, published in 14 volumes in 1960; the 8-volume First Supplement, published in 1975; and the 4-volume Hebrew- Character Title Catalog of the Jewish Collection, published in 1981. | Pre-1972 materials are described in the Dictionary Catalog of the Jewish Collection, published in 14 volumes in 1960; the 8-volume First Supplement, published in 1975; and the 4-volume Hebrew- Character Title Catalog of the Jewish Collection, published in 1981. | ||
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:New York Public Library <br>42nd Street & 5th Avenue <br>New York, NY 10018<br><br> | :New York Public Library <br>42nd Street & 5th Avenue <br>New York, NY 10018<br><br> | ||
The '''American Jewish Archives''' has organizational records, family and personal papers, and synagogue records (many of the synagogue records have been filmed by the Family History Library). An online catalog of the Archives’ holdings is available at:<br> | The '''American Jewish Archives''' has organizational records, family and personal papers, and synagogue records (many of the synagogue records have been filmed by the Family History Library). An online catalog of the Archives’ holdings is available at:<br> | ||
[http://americanjewisharchives.org/ American Jewish Archives] | [http://americanjewisharchives.org/ American Jewish Archives] | ||
You can contact the American Jewish Archives at: | You can contact the American Jewish Archives at: | ||