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:Best overall collection for New England (and '''Rhode Island''') vital records and probates, and excellent collection for Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and Europe. The manuscript collection for members-only has diaries, letters, account books, business papers, church and town records, sermons, maps, wills, deeds, unpublished town and family genealogies, photos, and papers of the region's best genealogists since 1850.<ref name="Wik">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Historic_Genealogical_Society New England Historic Genealogical Society] in ''Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 30 August 2010).</ref> <ref>[http://www.americanancestors.org/education/learning-resources/read/using-the-nehgs-library/ Using the NEHGS Library] in ''American Ancestors'' (accessed 21 September 2015).</ref> <ref name="DB55759">Dollarhide and Bremer, 5, 57, and 59.</ref><br><br> | :Best overall collection for New England (and '''Rhode Island''') vital records and probates, and excellent collection for Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and Europe. The manuscript collection for members-only has diaries, letters, account books, business papers, church and town records, sermons, maps, wills, deeds, unpublished town and family genealogies, photos, and papers of the region's best genealogists since 1850.<ref name="Wik">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Historic_Genealogical_Society New England Historic Genealogical Society] in ''Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 30 August 2010).</ref> <ref>[http://www.americanancestors.org/education/learning-resources/read/using-the-nehgs-library/ Using the NEHGS Library] in ''American Ancestors'' (accessed 21 September 2015).</ref> <ref name="DB55759">Dollarhide and Bremer, 5, 57, and 59.</ref><br><br> | ||
== | == FamilySearch Centers == | ||
Some of the above collections are partially duplicated at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library] and its branch '''[[Introduction to | Some of the above collections are partially duplicated at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library] and its branch '''[[Introduction to FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch Centers]]''' around the world. Most centers can help you by: | ||
*Giving you limited, personal, one-on-one research suggestions (but they do not do research for you) | *Giving you limited, personal, one-on-one research suggestions (but they do not do research for you) | ||
*Providing access to genealogical records through the premium online Internet '''[[Family History Center Portal|FHC Portal]]''' for free. | *Providing access to genealogical records through the premium online Internet '''[[Family History Center Portal|FHC Portal]]''' for free. | ||
*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | *Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | ||
*Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts | *Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts | ||
There are several [[:Category:Rhode Island | There are several [[:Category:Rhode Island FamilySearch Centers|centers located in Rhode Island]], ''for example:'' | ||
::[[Providence Rhode Island Family History Center]]<br>1000 Narragansett Pkwy<br>Warwick, RI 02888 USA<br>Telephone: 401-463-8150 | ::[[Providence Rhode Island Family History Center]]<br>1000 Narragansett Pkwy<br>Warwick, RI 02888 USA<br>Telephone: 401-463-8150 | ||
:::Each center is staffed by volunteers and has varying hours and services. Telephone in advance to verify their hours. | :::Each center is staffed by volunteers and has varying hours and services. Telephone in advance to verify their hours. | ||
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