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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish | ''[[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 | [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 | [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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=== Other Libraries and Archives === | === Other Libraries and Archives === | ||
The '''[[Library of | The '''[[Library of Congress]]''' houses hundreds of yizkor books as well as an extensive collection on the Holocaust and all aspects of Jewish history and culture. An online catalog is available at:<br> | ||
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 | :[http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress ]<br>101 Independence Ave. SE <br>Washington, D.C. 20540<br><br> | ||
The article "[http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2013/03/voices-of-the-holocaust-resonate-on-the-web/ Voices of the Holocaust Resonate on the Web]" from the Library of Congress's "The Signal" includes information and links.<br> | The article "[http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2013/03/voices-of-the-holocaust-resonate-on-the-web/ Voices of the Holocaust Resonate on the Web]" from the Library of Congress's "The Signal" includes information and links.<br> | ||
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:Jewish Public Library of Montreal <br>5151 Cote St. Catherine Road <br>Montreal, Quebec H3W 1M6 <br>Canada<br><br> | :Jewish Public Library of Montreal <br>5151 Cote St. Catherine Road <br>Montreal, Quebec H3W 1M6 <br>Canada<br><br> | ||
The '''[[New York Public | The '''[[New York Public Library]]''' is an excellent place for research because most Jewish immigrants to the United States lived in New York for a time. The library has borough directories, census records for the greater metropolitan area, back issues of The New York Times, maps, atlases, gazetteers, community histories, yizkor books, indexes to some of the U.S. federal census returns, vital records for New York City, and ship passenger lists. | ||
The library’s Jewish Division has one of the most significant collections of Judaica in the world, including bibliographies, reference works, periodicals, and newspapers. The collection is only available in the Jewish Division’s reading room. About 40 percent of the Division’s holdings are in Hebrew; the remainder are in other languages, primarily English, German, Russian, and French. | The library’s Jewish Division has one of the most significant collections of Judaica in the world, including bibliographies, reference works, periodicals, and newspapers. The collection is only available in the Jewish Division’s reading room. About 40 percent of the Division’s holdings are in Hebrew; the remainder are in other languages, primarily English, German, Russian, and French. | ||
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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 | [http://americanjewisharchives.org/ American Jewish Archives] | ||
You can contact the American Jewish Archives at: | You can contact the American Jewish Archives at: | ||
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=== Historical and Genealogical Societies === | === Historical and Genealogical Societies === | ||
The Jewish community has established many historical and genealogical societies. Some societies maintain libraries and archives that collect valuable records. See [[Jewish | The Jewish community has established many historical and genealogical societies. Some societies maintain libraries and archives that collect valuable records. See [[Jewish Societies]]. | ||
=== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs === | === Inventories, Registers, Catalogs === | ||
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