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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] | [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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:Yad Vashem Martyrs and Heroes <br>Remembrance Authority <br>P.O. Box 3477 <br>91034 Jerusalem <br>Israel | :Yad Vashem Martyrs and Heroes <br>Remembrance Authority <br>P.O. Box 3477 <br>91034 Jerusalem <br>Israel | ||
| [http://db.yadvashem.org/library/search.html?language=en Yad Vashem library] has a database of Shoah victims names. | ||
The '''United States Holocaust Memorial Museum''' provides access to archived material relating to the Holocaust. Its Survivors Registry and other resources such as transport lists, death lists, yizkor books, personal papers, and oral histories can be used to determine the fate of Holocaust victims and survivors. Most materials are in English, German, Polish, Russian, Yiddish, or Hebrew. | The '''United States Holocaust Memorial Museum''' provides access to archived material relating to the Holocaust. Its Survivors Registry and other resources such as transport lists, death lists, yizkor books, personal papers, and oral histories can be used to determine the fate of Holocaust victims and survivors. Most materials are in English, German, Polish, Russian, Yiddish, or Hebrew. | ||
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Library staff will not do genealogical research. An online catalog of their holdings is available at: | Library staff will not do genealogical research. An online catalog of their holdings is available at: | ||
[http://www.ushmm.org/ United States Holocause Memorial Museum]<br> | |||
You can contact the museum at: | You can contact the museum at: | ||
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You can contact the Library of Congress at: | You can contact the Library of Congress at: | ||
[http://www.loc.gov/index.html ] | |||
:Library of Congress <br>101 Independence Ave. SE <br>Washington, D.C. 20540<br><br> | :[http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress ]<br>101 Independence Ave. SE <br>Washington, D.C. 20540<br><br> | ||
The Hebraic Section is located in the Adams Building at 110 2nd Street, SE Washington, D.C. | The Hebraic Section is located in the Adams Building at 110 2nd Street, SE Washington, D.C. | ||