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The following record repositories have major collections and services helpful for genealogical research. The Family History Library has copies of many of the records at these archives, but most will have additional sources. | The following record repositories have major collections and services helpful for genealogical research. The Family History Library has copies of many of the records at these archives, but most will have additional sources. | ||
=== Libraries and Archives === | |||
Before you visit an archive or a library, contact the organization and ask for information on the collection, hours, services, and fees. | Before you visit an archive or a library, contact the organization and ask for information on the collection, hours, services, and fees. | ||
'''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: [http://www.familysearch.org/ www | '''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: [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] | ||
'''National Archives<br>'''Pennsylvania Avenue at 8th Street, NW<br>Washington, D.C. 20408<br>Telephone: 202-501-5415<br>Fax: 301-713-6740<br>Internet address: [http://www.nara.gov/ www.nara.gov] | '''National Archives<br>'''Pennsylvania Avenue at 8th Street, NW<br>Washington, D.C. 20408<br>Telephone: 202-501-5415<br>Fax: 301-713-6740<br>Internet address: [http://www.nara.gov/ www.nara.gov] | ||
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*Western Reserve Historical Society (Cleveland, Ohio) http://www.wrhs.org/ | *Western Reserve Historical Society (Cleveland, Ohio) http://www.wrhs.org/ | ||
Your local public library can help you locate these and other | 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. (FHL book 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. (FHL book 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. | ||
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A directory of many repositories and manuscript collections is: | 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. (FHL book 973 J54u 1988; 1978 Edition on fiche 6010080-89.) <!--{12054106989060} --> | The National Historical Publications and Records Commission. ''Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States''. Second Edition. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1988. (FHL book 973 J54u 1988; 1978 Edition on fiche 6010080-89.) <!--{12054106989060} --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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=== State Archives and State Libraries<br> === | === State Archives and State Libraries<br> === | ||
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Bentley, Elizabeth Petty.''County Courthouse Book''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1995. (FHL book 973 D24bena.) | Bentley, Elizabeth Petty.''County Courthouse Book''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1995. (FHL book 973 D24bena.) | ||
''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2002. (FHL book 973 D27e.) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2002. (FHL book 973 D27e.) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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=== Historical and Genealogical Societies === | === Historical and Genealogical Societies === | ||
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''Carson, Dina C., Directory of Genealogical and Historical Libraries, Archives and Collections in the US and Canada. Niwot, Colorado: Iron Gate Pub., 1002.'' | ''Carson, Dina C., Directory of Genealogical and Historical Libraries, Archives and Collections in the US and Canada. Niwot, Colorado: Iron Gate Pub., 1002.'' | ||
''Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada''. 15th Edition. Nashville, Tennessee: American Association for State and Local History, 2001. (FHL book 970 H24d.) <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ''Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada''. 15th Edition. Nashville, Tennessee: American Association for State and Local History, 2001. (FHL book 970 H24d.) <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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=== Federal Repository Libraries === | === Federal Repository Libraries === | ||
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An example of a helpful guide is: | An example of a helpful guide is: | ||
Schaefer, Christina K. ''The Center: Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Capital Area''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1996. (FHL book 975.3 A3sc.) This describes the records and services of the National Archives, Library of Congress, Daughters of the American Revolution Library, and other repositories in the Washington, DC area.<br><!--{12053436288580} --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | Schaefer, Christina K. ''The Center: Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Capital Area''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1996. (FHL book 975.3 A3sc.) This describes the records and services of the National Archives, Library of Congress, Daughters of the American Revolution Library, and other repositories in the Washington, DC area.<br><!--{12053436288580} --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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