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| ''Archives in Appalachia: A Directory. ''Boone, North Carolina: Appalachian Consortium Press, 1985. (Family History Library book 975 A3a.) The record covers the states of Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The record is arranged alphabetically by state, then by the name of the repository. Each entry lists the archive, its address, phone number, inclusive dates of the collection, the records of the collection, what subjects are covered by the collection, and the size of the collection. There are two indexes: Record type, and Subject, with reference numbers corresponding to the repository. Also included is a list, under “Coming Attractions,” of agencies that do not currently collect manuscript materials but plan to do so in the future. | | ''Archives in Appalachia: A Directory. ''Boone, North Carolina: Appalachian Consortium Press, 1985. (Family History Library book 975 A3a.) The record covers the states of Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The record is arranged alphabetically by state, then by the name of the repository. Each entry lists the archive, its address, phone number, inclusive dates of the collection, the records of the collection, what subjects are covered by the collection, and the size of the collection. There are two indexes: Record type, and Subject, with reference numbers corresponding to the repository. Also included is a list, under “Coming Attractions,” of agencies that do not currently collect manuscript materials but plan to do so in the future. |
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| === Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards ===
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| Computers with modems are important tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks themselves serve as a library. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial online services help family history researchers:
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| *Search databases for genealogy and reference data.
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| *Search computer archives and libraries for queries, suggestions, and genealogies.
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| *Search library catalogs for books to investigate.
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| *Join mailing lists or news groups to find ancestors.
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| *Locate other researchers.
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| *Send and receive e-mail.
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| *Post queries.
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| *Join in computer chat and lecture sessions.
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| *Share genealogy with databases and libraries.
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| *Put up a web site with genealogy on it.
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| *Publish genealogy on the Internet.
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| *Order genealogy publications, supplies, or services.
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| You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Tennessee in a variety of sources at local, state, national, and international levels. Most of the information is available at no cost. The list of sources is growing rapidly; however, be aware that addresses on the Internet are subject to frequent changes. The following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites:
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| '''FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service.'''<br>[http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]
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| At this site you can access the Family History Library Catalog, Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index, SourceGuide, lists of Family History Centers, web sites related to family history, and lists of researchers interested in similar genealogical topics. You can also learn about and order Family History Library publications.
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| '''TN GenWeb Project.'''<br>[http://www.tngenweb.org/ www.tngenweb.org/]
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| In The USGenWeb Project, a cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet, for each county, state, and country.
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| '''Tennessee Resources in Genealogy Resources on the Internet.'''<br>http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cgaunt/tenn.html
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| This site provides links to vital record offices, genealogical and historical societies, queries, mailing lists, county-by-county Internet sites, and gopher sites.
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| '''TN GenExchange in Genealogical Exchange & ''''''Surname Registry.'''<br>[http://www.genexchange.org/maillistform.php http://www.genexchange.org/maillistform.php<br>]
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| This site brings searchable data to genealogists, including databases (church, cemetery, census, land, immigration, naturalization, and vital records), directories, historical accounts, mailing lists, queries, local surname researchers, and look-up volunteers.
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| '''United States Resources: Tennessee, in RootsWeb.'''<br>[http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa/tn.html www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa/tn.html]
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| This list of sites and resources includes a large, regularly updated research coordination list.
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| '''U.S. - Tennessee - TN in Cyndi’s List of Genealogy.'''<br>[http://www.cyndislist.com/tn.htm www.cyndislist.com/tn.htm]<br>This list has more links to other Tennessee genealogical sites and describes more resources than any other site on the Internet.
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| For further details about using computer networks, bulletin boards, and news groups for family history research see the [[United States Archives and Libraries|United States Archives and Libraries]] wiki article.
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| Some Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch. These computers might not have access to online services, networks, or bulletin boards. You can use online services at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations.
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