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== Record Coverage/Introduction/Content == | |||
Directories are alphabetical lists of names and addresses. They are usually published yearly and may include an individual's name, address, occupation and spouse's name. Directories may include maps, addresses of churches, cemeteries, courthouses and businesses. | Directories are alphabetical lists of names and addresses. They are usually published yearly and may include an individual's name, address, occupation and spouse's name. Directories may include maps, addresses of churches, cemeteries, courthouses and businesses. | ||
== Why Use Directories == | |||
== How to Search Directories == | |||
== Before Searching You Must Know == | |||
City, County or State of residence. Find through sesarching census records. | |||
== What to do Next == | |||
== Availablity of Directories == | |||
Local public and university libraries, historical and genealogical socities and state archives generally have historic directories. The Library of Congress has the largest collection of city and county directories. | Local public and university libraries, historical and genealogical socities and state archives generally have historic directories. The Library of Congress has the largest collection of city and county directories. | ||
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== <span id="1232659178466S" style="display: none"> </span>Online Sources<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1232659177957_878"></span> == | |||
'''Search these online site for Maryland directories'''. | |||
<br>The Enoch Pratt Free Library at http://www.prattlibrary.org/, the Maryland Historical Society at http://www.mdhs.org/, and the Maryland State Archives [http://www.msa.md.gov/ http://www.msa.md.gov/] have large collections of Maryland city directories. Local public libraries and county and city historical and genealogical societies are another good source of city directories, especially for small towns and cities. | <br>The Enoch Pratt Free Library at http://www.prattlibrary.org/, the Maryland Historical Society at http://www.mdhs.org/, and the Maryland State Archives [http://www.msa.md.gov/ http://www.msa.md.gov/] have large collections of Maryland city directories. Local public libraries and county and city historical and genealogical societies are another good source of city directories, especially for small towns and cities. | ||