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Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. For example, the Montana Historical Society has an excellent collection of local and family histories. These collections must usually be searched in person. There are several indexes to a variety of databases online at the MHS website ([http://montanahistoricalsociety.org http://montanahistoricalsociety.org]), and researchers will photocopy and mail records for a small fee.<br> | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Montana|Montana]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Montana_Genealogy|Montana Genealogy]]'' | ||
Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. For example, the Montana Historical Society has an excellent collection of local and family histories. These collections must usually be searched in person. There are several indexes to a variety of databases online at the MHS website ([http://montanahistoricalsociety.org http://montanahistoricalsociety.org]), and researchers will photocopy and mail records for a small fee.<br> | |||
A small collection of some genealogical value for [[Montana]] families is the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection. This collection has transcripts of some cemetery records, church records, and wills. It was microfilmed in 1971 at the DAR Library in Washington, DC, and is available at the Family History Library (Family History Library films {{FHL|870042|film|disp=870042-43}} and {{FHL|870178|film|disp=870178}}). | A small collection of some genealogical value for [[Montana]] families is the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection. This collection has transcripts of some cemetery records, church records, and wills. It was microfilmed in 1971 at the DAR Library in Washington, DC, and is available at the Family History Library (Family History Library films {{FHL|870042|film|disp=870042-43}} and {{FHL|870178|film|disp=870178}}). | ||
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=== Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | === Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | ||
Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | ||
*It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | *It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | ||