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More than 9,000 historical and genealogical societies may have records and services to help you with your research. Societies have been organized in all states and most counties. They generally collect historical documents of local interest, publish periodicals, and have special projects and indexes. Because of the excellent help they can provide, you should contact the societies near you and near the areas where your ancestors lived. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies and support their efforts. Public librarians and county clerks may be aware of local organizations or individuals you can contact for information and services. Your local public library may have guides to help you locate these organizations, including: | More than 9,000 historical and genealogical societies may have records and services to help you with your research. Societies have been organized in all states and most counties. They generally collect historical documents of local interest, publish periodicals, and have special projects and indexes. Because of the excellent help they can provide, you should contact the societies near you and near the areas where your ancestors lived. You may find it helpful to join one of these societies and support their efforts. Public librarians and county clerks may be aware of local organizations or individuals you can contact for information and services. Your local public library may have guides to help you locate these organizations, including: | ||
*''Meyer's Directory of Genealogical Societies in the USA and Canada'' <ref>Meyer's Directory of Genealogical Societies in the USA and Canada. 11th edition. Mt. Airy, Maryland: M. K. Meyer, 1996 | *''Meyer's Directory of Genealogical Societies in the USA and Canada'' <ref>Meyer's Directory of Genealogical Societies in the USA and Canada. 11th edition. Mt. Airy, Maryland: M. K. Meyer, 1996.</ref> | ||
*''Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada'' <ref>Wheeler, Mary Bray, editor. ''Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada''. 14th edition. Nashville, Tennessee: American Association for State and Local History, 1990. {{FHL|1007248|item|disp=FHL Book 970 H24d 2001}}.)</ref> | *''Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada'' <ref>Wheeler, Mary Bray, editor. ''Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada''. 14th edition. Nashville, Tennessee: American Association for State and Local History, 1990. {{FHL|1007248|item|disp=FHL Book 970 H24d 2001}}.)</ref> | ||