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The Georgia Archives is overseen by the University System of Georgia. They are responsible for collecting and maintaining the historical records of Georgia government and history. <ref>[http://www.usg.edu/academics/departments Departments of Academic Affairs] in ''University System of Georgia'' (accessed 11 January 2016), and [http://www.georgiaarchives.org/about About the Georgia Archives] in ''University System of Georgia'' (accessed 11 January 2016).</ref> | The Georgia Archives is overseen by the University System of Georgia. They are responsible for collecting and maintaining the historical records of Georgia government and history. <ref>[http://www.usg.edu/academics/departments Departments of Academic Affairs] in ''University System of Georgia'' (accessed 11 January 2016), and [http://www.georgiaarchives.org/about About the Georgia Archives] in ''University System of Georgia'' (accessed 11 January 2016).</ref> | ||
*County Records On Microfilm - One of the largest collections of interest, comprising records created by Georgia counties until 1900. | *[https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/countycards County Records On Microfilm] - One of the largest collections of interest, comprising records created by Georgia counties until 1900. [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/countycards Index of records]. Records include Wills, Marriage Records, Land Records, Minute Books, etc. | ||
*Books - The archive holds thousands of books covering all 50 states and a variety of genealogical topics. | *Books - The archive holds thousands of books covering all 50 states and a variety of genealogical topics. | ||
*Vertical Files - Miscellaneous records collected by the archive covering a variety of topics, including cemeteries, war, and specific surnames. | *Vertical Files - Miscellaneous records collected by the archive covering a variety of topics, including cemeteries, war, and specific surnames. | ||
*General Name Card Files - A card catalog of select individuals found in the records of the archive, mainly political or socially prominent individuals. | *General Name Card Files - A card catalog of select individuals found in the records of the archive, mainly political or socially prominent individuals. | ||
[ | [https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/ Georgia's Virtual Vault] provides virtual access to historic Georgia manuscripts, photographs, maps, and government records housed in the state archives. It includes Colonial will books, Confederate pension applications, County maps, County tax digests, Georgia death certificates, headright and bounty plats, marriage records, Spanish-American War service summary cards and more. | ||
=== Guides === | === Guides === | ||