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'''Address:'''<ref name="Contact">"[http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/about/location.html Contact Information]" at ''Maine State Archives'' (accessed 1 March 2013).</ref> | '''Address:'''<ref name="Contact">"[http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/about/location.html Contact Information]" at ''Maine State Archives'' (accessed 1 March 2013).</ref> | ||
:'''''Mailing: | :'''''Mailing: ''''' 84 State House Station<br> | ||
::::Augusta, Maine 04333 <br><br> | ::::Augusta, Maine 04333 <br><br> | ||
:'''''Physical: ''''' 230 State Street <br> | :'''''Physical: ''''' 230 State Street <br> | ||
::::Augusta, Maine 04333 <br><br> | ::::Augusta, Maine 04333 <br><br> | ||
'''Telephone:'''<ref name="Contact" /> | '''Telephone:'''<ref name="Contact" /> 207-287-5795 '''Fax:''' 207-287-5517<br> | ||
'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="Home">"[http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/ Home]" in ''Maine State Archives'' (accessed 1 March 2013).</ref> | '''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="Home">"[http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/ Home]" in ''Maine State Archives'' (accessed 1 March 2013).</ref> Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:00 (except [http://www.maine.gov/bhr/employee_center/holiday.htm legal holidays]) <br> | ||
'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:''' {''Optional''} <br> | |||
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> | '''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> | ||
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*[http://portal.maine.gov/marriage/archdev.marriage_archive.search_form Marriage database 1892-2009] search by bride's/groom's names, and/or by town, and narrow by date. | *[http://portal.maine.gov/marriage/archdev.marriage_archive.search_form Marriage database 1892-2009] search by bride's/groom's names, and/or by town, and narrow by date. | ||
*[http://portal.maine.gov/death/archdev.death_archive.search_form Death database 1960-2009] search by name, and/or by town of death, and narrow by date. <br> | *[http://portal.maine.gov/death/archdev.death_archive.search_form Death database 1960-2009] search by name, and/or by town of death, and narrow by date. <br> | ||
*[http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc/databases/index.html Databases for downloading] include military (Civil War, Mexican War, War of 1812), CCC, courts, divorces 1800-1891, photos, maps, railroads, town records 1630-1990, and minor civil divisions | *[http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc/databases/index.html Databases for downloading] include military (Civil War, Mexican War, War of 1812), CCC, courts, divorces 1800-1891, photos, maps, railroads, town records 1630-1990, and minor civil divisions. | ||
=== Collection Description === | === Collection Description === | ||
The | The MSA collection includes town meeting minutes, births, marriages, and deaths from 1630 to 1922. About half the pre-1892 records have been indexed. They also have federal censuses 1790-1930, a 1837 state census, deeds 1794-1940, court and military records.<ref>"[http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc/research/index.html Researchers]" in ''Maine State Archives'' (accessed 2 March 2013).</ref> MSA also has a list of private [http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/research/genielist.html researchers for hire]. | ||
=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
Before a visit, save time by printing and completing a [http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/forms/Register.pdf Research Room Privileges Application] (PDF, 78 KB). | Before a visit, save time by printing and completing a [http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/forms/Register.pdf Research Room Privileges Application] (PDF, 78 KB). | ||
=== Guides === | === Guides === | ||
*[http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc/databases/index.html#TRMF Town Records on Microfilm] 1630-1990 (downloadable database). Describes 2,115 film records of births, deaths, marriages, marriage intentions, town records, militia enrollment, or tax lists. | *[http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc/databases/index.html#TRMF Town Records on Microfilm] 1630-1990 (downloadable database). Describes 2,115 film records of births, deaths, marriages, marriage intentions, town records, militia enrollment, or tax lists. | ||
*Maine State Arhives, ''Microfilm List : Early Maine Town and Vital Records'' (Augusta, Maine: MSA, 1992). {{WorldCat|39878938|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. | *Maine State Arhives, ''Microfilm List : Early Maine Town and Vital Records'' (Augusta, Maine: MSA, 1992). {{WorldCat|39878938|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. | ||
=== Alternate Repositories === | === Alternate Repositories === | ||
{'' '''List''' (link to a Wiki article for) '''at least one or more other repositories''' that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.''} | |||
If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following. | If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following. | ||
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]Address:[1]
Telephone:[1] 207-287-5795 Fax: 207-287-5517 Hours and holidays:[2] Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:00 (except legal holidays) Directions, maps, and public transportation: {Optional} Internet sites and databases:
Collection Description[edit | edit source]The MSA collection includes town meeting minutes, births, marriages, and deaths from 1630 to 1922. About half the pre-1892 records have been indexed. They also have federal censuses 1790-1930, a 1837 state census, deeds 1794-1940, court and military records.[3] MSA also has a list of private researchers for hire. Tips[edit | edit source]Before a visit, save time by printing and completing a Research Room Privileges Application (PDF, 78 KB). Guides[edit | edit source]
Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]{ List (link to a Wiki article for) at least one or more other repositories that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.} If you cannot visit or find a source at the Maine State Archives, a similar source may be available at one of the following. Overlapping Collections
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