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''[[Portal:United States of America|United States ]] > [[African American Research|African American Research ]] > Archives and Libraries''<br> | ''[[Portal:United States of America|United States ]] > [[African American Research|African American Research ]] > Archives and Libraries''<br> | ||
Most archives and libraries collect records about local residents (biographies, family histories, and local histories) and about nearby places (maps, gazetteers, and place-finding aids). They often compile reference helps and special indexes to important local sources. In many communities they serve as a meeting place for local historical and genealogical societies, and may be able to provide referrals to people who are willing to look up information in local records. Before you visit an archive or a library, contact them and ask for information on their collection, hours, services, and fees. | Most archives and libraries collect records about local residents (biographies, family histories, and local histories) and about nearby places (maps, gazetteers, and place-finding aids). They often compile reference helps and special indexes to important local sources. In many communities they serve as a meeting place for local historical and genealogical societies, and may be able to provide referrals to people who are willing to look up information in local records. Before you visit an archive or a library, contact them and ask for information on their collection, hours, services, and fees. | ||
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The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to African American genealogical researchers: | The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to African American genealogical researchers: | ||
'''Family History Library'''<br>35 North West Temple Street<br>Room 344<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Local Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Toll Free: 1-800-346-6044 (Inside United States and Canada)<br>Toll Free: 1-801-240-1000 (Outside United States and Canada)<br>Internet: [http://www.familysearch.org http://www.familysearch.org] | '''Family History Library'''<br>35 North West Temple Street<br>Room 344<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>[Note: Room 344 is a mailing address only, a room patrons can visit]<br>Local Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Toll Free: 1-800-346-6044 (Inside United States and Canada)<br>Toll Free: 1-801-240-1000 (Outside United States and Canada)<br>Internet: [http://www.familysearch.org http://www.familysearch.org] | ||
'''National Archives'''<br>700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW<br>Washington, D.C. 20408<br>Telephone: 202-501-5415<br>Fax: 301-837-0459<br>Internet: http://www.archives.gov | '''National Archives'''<br>700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW<br>Washington, D.C. 20408<br>Telephone: 202-501-5415<br>Fax: 301-837-0459<br>Internet: http://www.archives.gov | ||
National Archives - Regional Branches<br>Internet: http://www.archives.gov/facilities/index.html<br> | National Archives - Regional Branches<br>Internet: http://www.archives.gov/facilities/index.html<br> | ||
'''The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum'''<br>1901 Fort Place SE<br>Washington, D.C. 20020<br>Telephone: 202-633-4820<br>Internet: http://anacostia.si.edu/ | '''The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum'''<br>1901 Fort Place SE<br>Washington, D.C. 20020<br>Telephone: 202-633-4820<br>Internet: http://anacostia.si.edu/ | ||
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'''Kalamazoo College<br>'''Africo-American Black History Museum<br>1200 Academy Street <br>Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006<br>Telephone: 269-337-7000 <br>Internet: http://www.kzoo.edu/africa/links.htm | '''Kalamazoo College<br>'''Africo-American Black History Museum<br>1200 Academy Street <br>Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006<br>Telephone: 269-337-7000 <br>Internet: http://www.kzoo.edu/africa/links.htm | ||
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'''The University of Pittsburgh<br>'''Hillman Library<br>3960 Forbes Avenue<br>Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260<br>Telephone: 412-648-7756<br>Internet: http://www.library.pitt.edu/libraries/hillman/hillman.html | '''The University of Pittsburgh<br>'''Hillman Library<br>3960 Forbes Avenue<br>Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260<br>Telephone: 412-648-7756<br>Internet: http://www.library.pitt.edu/libraries/hillman/hillman.html | ||
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''Black Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree'', Tony Burroughs, 1001. (FHL book 973 D27bt.) | ''Black Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree'', Tony Burroughs, 1001. (FHL book 973 D27bt.) | ||
''Finding a Place Called Home: An African-American Guide to Genealogy and Historical Identity'', Dee Parmer Woodtor, 1999. (FHL book 973 F2wd.) | ''Finding a Place Called Home: An African-American Guide to Genealogy and Historical Identity'', Dee Parmer Woodtor, 1999. (FHL book 973 F2wd.) | ||
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[[Category:African_Americans]] | [[Category:African_Americans]] | ||