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The following archives, and libraries have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers. Before you visit an archive or a library, contact the organization and ask for information on the collections, hours, services, and fees. | The following archives, and libraries have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers. Before you visit an archive or a library, contact the organization and ask for information on the collections, hours, services, and fees. | ||
=='''Family History Library'''== | == '''Family History Library''' == | ||
35 North West Temple Street<br> | |||
Salt Lake City, UT 84150<br> | (For more information on this facility and its services, see [[Family_History_Library|Family History Library]]. | ||
Telephone: 801-240-2331<br> | |||
Fax: 801-240-1584<br> | 35 North West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>E-Mail: fhl@ldschurch.org<br>Internet:[http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]<br> | ||
E-Mail: fhl@ldschurch.org<br> | |||
Internet:[http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]<br> | |||
This is the largest library devoted to genealogical research in the world. It is associated with Family History Centers throughout the world. The holdings include a large collection of Utah records. Information on the hours, holidays, catalog, collection, services, key resources, and how to prepare to visit the library are on the [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] web site. | This is the largest library devoted to genealogical research in the world. It is associated with Family History Centers throughout the world. The holdings include a large collection of Utah records. Information on the hours, holidays, catalog, collection, services, key resources, and how to prepare to visit the library are on the [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] web site. | ||
The following guide book will help in using the library. It gives suggestions on preparing to visit the library, genealogy research tips, and helps in using the library. | The following guide book will help in using the library. It gives suggestions on preparing to visit the library, genealogy research tips, and helps in using the library. | ||
*Parker, J. Carlyle. ''Going to Salt Lake City to Do Family History Research''. 3rd ed. Turlock, California: Marietta Publishing, 1996. | |||
*Parker, J. Carlyle. ''Going to Salt Lake City to Do Family History Research''. 3rd ed. Turlock, California: Marietta Publishing, 1996. | |||
A history of the Genealogical Society of Utah was written during the centennial of the society. This book covers the beginning of the society to 1994. It contains a history of the library, of microfilming, and an overview of the Granite Mountain Records Vault. | A history of the Genealogical Society of Utah was written during the centennial of the society. This book covers the beginning of the society to 1994. It contains a history of the library, of microfilming, and an overview of the Granite Mountain Records Vault. | ||
*Allen, James B., Jessie L. Embry and Kahlile Mehr. ''Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of Utah.'' 1894-1994. Provo, Utah: BYU Studies, Brigham Young University, 1995. | *Allen, James B., Jessie L. Embry and Kahlile Mehr. ''Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of Utah.'' 1894-1994. Provo, Utah: BYU Studies, Brigham Young University, 1995. | ||
Other guides and reference works at the Family History Library that may be helpful include: | Other guides and reference works at the Family History Library that may be helpful include: | ||
*''Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in Select Utah Repositories''. Salt Lake City, Utah; Utah State Historical Society, 1990. (Family History Library | |||
*''Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in Select Utah Repositories''. Salt Lake City, Utah; Utah State Historical Society, 1990. (Family History Library compact disc no. Four Parts 1-4.) The compact disc copy is available through the Utah State Archives. It is also part of the LDS Family History Suite 2 described in the [[Utah Biography|Biography]] section of this outline. | |||
*The Family History Library has published directories for the libraries in Utah. One covers the special libraries and the other lists the public libraries. | *The Family History Library has published directories for the libraries in Utah. One covers the special libraries and the other lists the public libraries. | ||
*''Directory of Special Information Resources in Utah Salt Lake City, Utah'' | *''Directory of Special Information Resources in Utah Salt Lake City, Utah'' | ||
*''Directory of Public Libraries in Utah, 1988-1989''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Library Division, 1989. | *''Directory of Public Libraries in Utah, 1988-1989''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Library Division, 1989. | ||
=='''Utah State Archives'''== | =='''Utah State Archives'''== | ||