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== Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives  ==
== Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives  ==


The [http://www.idahohistory.net/library_archives.html Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives] in Boise has a unique blend of records. They have collected many of the government records of the state and the counties of Idaho. They also house records collected by the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho State Genealogical Society. Records of business, organizations, and private individuals are also part of their collection. Many oral histories of individuals have also been gathered. An excellent guide to their holdings is [http://www.idahohistory.net/library_collections.html#anchor571509 available online] at their web site.<br>
The [http://www.idahohistory.net/library_archives.html Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives] in Boise has a unique blend of records. They have collected many of the government records of the state and the counties of Idaho. They also house records collected by the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho State Genealogical Society. Records of business, organizations, and private individuals are also part of their collection. Many oral histories of individuals have also been gathered. An excellent guide to their holdings is [http://www.idahohistory.net/library_collections.html#anchor571509 available online] at their web site.<br>  


'''Location:'''<br> Public Archives and Research Library<br> 2205 Old Penitentiary Road<br> Boise, ID 83712<br> Click here for a [http://www.idahohistory.net/images/map.jpg map].  
'''Location:'''<br> Public Archives and Research Library<br> 2205 Old Penitentiary Road<br> Boise, ID 83712<br> Click here for a [http://www.idahohistory.net/images/map.jpg map].  
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Contact: Linda Morton-Keithley, Administrator  
Contact: Linda Morton-Keithley, Administrator  


== County Courthouses and City Offices<br> ==
== County Courthouses and City Offices<br> ==


Many of the key records essential for genealogical research were created by local county or city governments. County records include court, land and property, naturalization and citizenship, probate, taxation, and vital records. The county courthouses are the primary repositories of these valuable records. Some courthouse records have been destroyed. Many have been microflimed and/or transferred to the state archives. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of many of the earlier records of the counties.  
Many of the key records essential for genealogical research were created by local county or city governments. County records include court, land and property, naturalization and citizenship, probate, taxation, and vital records. The county courthouses are the primary repositories of these valuable records. Some courthouse records have been destroyed. Many have been microflimed and/or transferred to the state archives. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of many of the earlier records of the counties.  
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*''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1362899&disp=The+Handybook+for+genealogists%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 D27e].) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code.
*''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1362899&disp=The+Handybook+for+genealogists%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 D27e].) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code.


City offices have records of the minutes of the mayor's office, city councils, and other records relative to the government on the local level. While they may not contain a large amount of genealogical information, they are a valuable source of personal history of the officers and residents of these smaller localities. Most of these records remain in the local offices.
City offices have records of the minutes of the mayor's office, city councils, and other records relative to the government on the local level. While they may not contain a large amount of genealogical information, they are a valuable source of personal history of the officers and residents of these smaller localities. Most of these records remain in the local offices.  


=== Historical and Genealogical Societies  ===
== Historical and Genealogical Societies  ==


Historical and genealogical societies have been organized in each state, most counties, and some towns. These societies collect many valuable records and offer various helpful services to researchers.  
Historical and genealogical societies have been organized in each state, most counties, and some towns. These societies collect many valuable records and offer various helpful services to researchers.  


== Libraries ==  
== Libraries ==


=== Family History Library<br>  ===
==== Idaho State University Library in Pocatello ====
 
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==== Brigham Young University - Idaho Library in Rexburg ====
 
 
 
==== Family History Library<br>  ====


35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org  
35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org  
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For more details click [[The Family History Library|here]].  
For more details click [[The Family History Library|here]].  


=== Library of Congress  ===
==== Library of Congress  ====


'''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/]  
'''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/]  
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The Library of Congress site has a wonderful [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html American Memory] page that links to more 60 collections, searchable by keyword or time period in a variety of media.  
The Library of Congress site has a wonderful [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html American Memory] page that links to more 60 collections, searchable by keyword or time period in a variety of media.  


=== '''National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution<br>'''  ===
==== '''National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution<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]  
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 United States Libraries  ===
==== Other Idaho Libraries  ====


The following libraries also have exceptional genealogical collections. These libraries collect major national sources as well as records of the states they serve.
Your local public library can help you locate these records of local interest, such as newspaper clippings files, publications about local events, etc. Directories of such libraries include:  
 
*American Antiquarian Society (Worcester, Massachusetts) http://www.americanantiquarian.org/
*Harold B. Lee Library (Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah) http://www.lib.byu.edu/
*Dallas Public Library http://dallaslibrary.org/
*Detroit Public Library http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/
*Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) http://www.hsp.org/
*Los Angeles Public Library http://www.lapl.org/
*Mid-Continent Public Library (Independence, Missouri) http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/
*Wisconsin Historical Society (Madison, Wisconsin) http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/
*Sutro Library (San Francisco State University) http://www.onelibrary.com/Library/calslsut.htm
*Western Reserve Historical Society (Cleveland, Ohio) http://www.wrhs.org/
 
Your local public library can help you locate these and other archives and libraries. Directories include:  


*''American Library Directory''. 53rd Edition. New Providence, New Jersey: R. R. Bowker, 2000-2001. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=985678&disp=53rd+ed%2E++2000%2D2001%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 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. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=985678&disp=53rd+ed%2E++2000%2D2001%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 J54a 2000], 2 vol.) Alphabetical by state and town. Lists addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and describes each library's holdings and special interests.  
*Bentley, Elizabeth Petty. ''The Genealogist's Address Book''.&nbsp;Fifth Edition. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2005. (Family History Library book 973 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1316554&disp=The+genealogist%27s+address+book%20%20&columns=*,0,0 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''.&nbsp;Fifth Edition. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2005. (Family History Library book 973 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1316554&disp=The+genealogist%27s+address+book%20%20&columns=*,0,0 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.
*A directory of many repositories and manuscript collections is:
*The National Historical Publications and Records Commission. ''Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States''. Second Edition. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=643768&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 J54u] 1988; 1978 Edition on fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=11301&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6010080-89].) <!--{12054106989060} -->
 
=== Federal Repository Libraries  ===
 
The federal government has designated at least one library in each state (generally a major university library) 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.  


=== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs ===
==== Federal Repository Libraries ====


Most archives have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit an archive so that you can use your time more effectively. Many of these are available at the Family History Library, at your public or university library, or through interlibrary loan.
The federal government has designated at least one library in each state (generally a major university library) 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.
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