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-These archives, libraries, societies, and museums preserve sources, maintain indexes, and provide services to help genealogists document their ancestors who lived in the area. Before you visit an archive or a library, contact the organization and ask for information on the collection, hours, services, and fees. <br>
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-&nbsp;&nbsp;●  For more about repositories in the national capitol area, '''see also: '''[[District of Columbia Archives and Libraries]].
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+*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm.
+*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
+*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
+*For more about repositories in the national capitol area, '''see also: '''[[District of Columbia Archives and Libraries]].
 == Wiki Articles on Major Repositories in the USA ==