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Directories are alphabetical lists of names and addresses. They are usually published yearly and may include an individual's name, address, occupation and spouse's name.  Directories may include maps, addresses of churches, cemeteries, courthouses and businesses.
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==Online Resources==
Local public and university libraries, historical and genealogical socities and state archives generally have historic directories.  The Library of Congress has the largest collection of city and county directories.  
*Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_11/city_directories_baltimore Baltimore City Directories 1863-1923] (5 yrs. missing) available online. Fold3 is free at some libraries and at [http://www.archives.gov/locations/archival-research.html National Archives research rooms].
*Ancestry.com ($) has Maryland directories available online in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/md.htm US City Directories] identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.  
*'''1878''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-61963/maryland-directory-1878?s=275764761 Maryland Directory, 1878] at MyHeritage — images($)


==History==
Directories have been published for major cities in Maryland. For example, the Family History Library has the following Baltimore directories:
Directories of heads of households have been published for major cities in Maryland.


==Resources for Maryland Directories==
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| 1752, 1796-1860
| Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=6043563 6043563]-601
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| 1863-1930
| Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1376528 1376528]-56 & 1605845-71
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| 1914
| Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1697549 1697549] item 1
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| 1940, 1956
| Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=807631&disp=Baltimore%2C+Maryland%2C+city+directory%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Q 975.271/B1 E4p]
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===Libraries and Archives===
<br>'''Search these online site for Maryland directories'''.


The [http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library], the [http://www.mdhs.org/ Maryland Historical Society], and the [https://msa.maryland.gov/ Maryland State Archives] have large collections of Maryland city directories.  
<br>The Enoch Pratt Free Library at http://www.prattlibrary.org/, the Maryland Historical Society at http://www.mdhs.org/, and the Maryland State Archives [http://www.msa.md.gov/ http://www.msa.md.gov/]&nbsp; have large collections of Maryland city directories. Local public libraries and county and city historical and genealogical societies are another good source of city directories, especially for small towns and cities.  


The Library of Congress has the largest single collection of city and county directories.  
Find directories in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under MARYLAND, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - DIRECTORIES. <!--{12040503182813} --><!--{12040503182814} --><!--{12040503182815} --><!--{12040503182816} -->


Local public and university libraries, historical and genealogical societies and state archives generally have historic directories.
[[Category:Maryland]]
 
===The FamilySearch Library===
 
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of Maryland including:
 
'''Baltimore'''
 
*1752, 1796-1860 FS Library fiche {{FSC|6043563|film|disp=6043563-601}}
*1863-1930 FS Library films {{FSC|1376528|film|disp=1376528-56 and 1605845-71}}
*1914 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|145162|item|disp=film}}
*1940, 1956 FS Library book [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22975.271%2FB1%20E4p*%22 975.271/B1 E4p]
 
To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
 
::MARYLAND, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
::MARYLAND, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES
 
==Websites==
 
{{Maryland|Maryland}} {{U.S. Directories}}
 
[[Category:Maryland, United States|Directories]]
[[Category:United States Directories]]

Revision as of 08:53, 14 January 2009

This article needs revision. Want to help? Please sign up on the Maryland Barn Raising page! For ideas on the types of headings and information to add to this article, click the Discussion link to the right and also see Headings for Articles about Records.

Directories are alphabetical lists of names and addresses. They are usually published yearly and may include an individual's name, address, occupation and spouse's name.  Directories may include maps, addresses of churches, cemeteries, courthouses and businesses.

Local public and university libraries, historical and genealogical socities and state archives generally have historic directories.  The Library of Congress has the largest collection of city and county directories.

Directories have been published for major cities in Maryland. For example, the Family History Library has the following Baltimore directories:

1752, 1796-1860 Family History Library fiche 6043563-601
1863-1930 Family History Library films 1376528-56 & 1605845-71
1914 Family History Library film 1697549 item 1
1940, 1956 Family History Library book Q 975.271/B1 E4p


Search these online site for Maryland directories.


The Enoch Pratt Free Library at http://www.prattlibrary.org/, the Maryland Historical Society at http://www.mdhs.org/, and the Maryland State Archives http://www.msa.md.gov/  have large collections of Maryland city directories. Local public libraries and county and city historical and genealogical societies are another good source of city directories, especially for small towns and cities.

Find directories in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under MARYLAND, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - DIRECTORIES.

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