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=== Contact Information  ===
=== Contact Information  ===


'''Email:'''<br>
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="Ask">[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/specialservice/ask-librarian Ask-A-Librarian] in ''Detroit Public Library'' (accessed 29 May 2015).</ref> &nbsp;[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/specialservice/ask-librarian Ask a librarian] form. <br>  
:[Mailto:dir@detroitpubliclibrary.org dir@detroitpubliclibrary.org]
 
<br>
'''Address:'''<ref name="About">[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/library/about-us About Us] in ''Detroit Public Library'' (accessed 29 May 2015).</ref>  
'''Address:''' <br>
 
:5201 Woodward Ave.<br>Detroit, MI 48202
:5201 Woodward Ave.<br>Detroit, MI 48202 USA <br><br>
<br>
 
'''Telephone:''' <br>
'''Telephone:'''<ref name="Loc">[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/branch-locator Locations] in ''Detroit Public Library'' (accessed 29 May 2015).</ref> &nbsp;313-481-1300<br>'''Fax:''' &nbsp;802-000-0000<br>  
:313-481-1300;
 
:Burton Historical Collection 313-481-1401<br>  
'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="Loc" /> &nbsp;T, W 12-8;  Th, F, Sa 10-6;  Su, M  Closed;  Holidays <br>  
<br>
 
'''Hours:'''<br>
'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''<ref name="S1" /> &nbsp;{''Optional''} <br>  
*'''Monday: ''' CLOSED
 
*'''Tuesday : '''12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*'''Wednesday: '''12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*'''Thursday: '''10:00 am - 6:00 pm
*'''Friday: '''10:00 am - 6:00 pm
*'''Saturday: '''10:00 am - 6:00 pm
*'''Sunday: '''CLOSED
<br>
'''Map, directions, and public transportation:'''<br>  
<br>
*'''Map:'''  [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Detroit+Main+Library,+Wayne+State+University,+5201+Woodward+Ave,+Detroit,+MI+48202/@42.3597921,-83.0691169,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8824d2bcde008bdf:0x55c4dcc8baecb8d6 Location map: Detroit Public Library Main Branch]
*'''Directons:'''
*'''Public transportation:''' [http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules Detroit DOT] bus routes 16, 53, 450, 460, 610, and 851 all stop near the Detroit Public Library Main Branch.
<br>
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  


*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/ Detroit Public Library] calendar, news and highlights, special collections, favorites, catalog and database search, special services, locations, research and resources, and services.<br>  
*Repository Internet site ''{create a link for each bullet, and then give a line or two listing content so the reader will know if it is worthwhile to click on that link}.''<br>  
*[https://detp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/ Detroit Public Library] catalog online by keyword, author, title, subject, series, or periodical title. <br>  
*[http://dplopac.detroitpubliclibrary.org/uhtbin/cgisirsi/?ps=aDsQFqiBm3/MAIN/196410170/38/1/X/BLASTOFF Detroit Public Library] catalog online by keyword, author, title, subject, series, or periodical title. <br>  
*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/featuredcollection/burton-historical-collection Burton Historical Collection] has background history of the Great Lakes area, New England, and New France as well as local and county histories for both the United States and Canada. <br>
*Repository database. <br>
*other(s).<br>


=== Collection Description  ===
=== Collection Description  ===


The '''Detroit Public Library Main Branch''' is home to the '''[http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/featuredcollection/burton-historical-collection Burton Historical Collection]''' and to the '''Detroit Society for Genealogical Research'''. They also have many unpublished family histories, research aids like indexes and cemetery guides, and an obituary collection. Their family folder collection is large, as is their very good newspaper collection.<ref name="DB61">William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 61. {{WorldCat|39493985|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|728550|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 J54d}}.</ref>  
{''Please briefly '''describe the strengths and weaknesses''' of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).<ref>Source 2.</ref> For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.<ref>Source 3.</ref>''}
 
=== Tips  ===


The '''Burton Historical Collection''' contains records pertaining to Detroit’s history from her days as a 17th century settlement to present day, with information about the Great Lakes Region including the role of Canada, the French and English influence. There are atlases, maps, photographs, pamphlets, bound newspapers, personal papers and much more. Some Vital records such as marriage, birth and death records are available. Federal population schedules along with family histories, personal papers, immigration records, some Detroit high school yearbooks, probate indexes and records plus city directories for most years and other supporting resources are also available.
{Optional}


=== Guides  ===
=== Guides  ===


:*Bernice Cox Sprenger, ''Guide to the Manuscripts in the Burton Historical Collection'' (Detroit, Mich.: Detroit Public Library, 1985). {{WorldCat|12690224|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|476098|item|disp=FS Library Book 977.4 A3sb}}.
{''Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. ''}
 
=== Alternate Repositories  ===
 
{''&nbsp;'''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.  
 
'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>
 
*Alternate Repository ''{create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}''<br>
*<br>
*''such as:'' NARA I
*NARA II
*National Archives at _____
*State Archives
*State Library
 
'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>
 
*<br>
*<br>
*National Personnel Records Center
*LC
*FHL
 
'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>


:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/Michigan%20and%20Detroit%20Selected%20Genealogical%20Resources.pdf Michigan and Detroit Select Genealogical Resources]  
*<br>
:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/Index%20of%20Roman%20Catholic%20Church%20Records%20from%20Archdiocese%20of%20Detroit_4.pdf Roman Catholic Church Records from the Archdiocese of Detroit]
*County Vital Records Office
:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/BHC%20Sources%20for%20Civil%20War%20Research.pdf Selected Resources for Civil War Research]
*City Vital Records Office
:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/BHC_Gen_Af-Am_Sources_rev.1.pdf Selected African American Resources]  
*County Archives
:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/War%20of%201812%20Resources.pdf War of 1812 Resources]  
*County Orphan's Court
:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/wayne-county-death-record-index Wayne County Death Record Index]
*County Probate Court
*County Recorder
*County Coroner
*U.S. District Court
*County and local historical societies
*County and local genealogical societies
*Public Libraries
*Museums and heritage societies
*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]  
*State Vital Records Office
*State Historical Society
*State Genealogical Society
*University Libraries
*Church archives
*Repositories in '''''surrounding states (or provinces):''''' [SC], [TN], and [VA]


=== Sources  ===
=== Sources  ===
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Revision as of 16:15, 29 May 2015

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Detroit Public Main Library
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1]  Ask a librarian form.

Address:[2]

5201 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202 USA

Telephone:[3]  313-481-1300
Fax:  802-000-0000

Hours and holidays:[3]  T, W 12-8; Th, F, Sa 10-6; Su, M Closed; Holidays

Directions, maps, and public transportation:[4]  {Optional}

Internet sites and databases:

  • Repository Internet site {create a link for each bullet, and then give a line or two listing content so the reader will know if it is worthwhile to click on that link}.
  • Detroit Public Library catalog online by keyword, author, title, subject, series, or periodical title.
  • Repository database.
  • other(s).

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

{Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).[5] For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.[6]}

Tips[edit | edit source]

{Optional}

Guides[edit | edit source]

{Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. }

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 Detroit Public Main Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections

  • Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}

  • such as: NARA I
  • NARA II
  • National Archives at _____
  • State Archives
  • State Library

Similar Collections



  • National Personnel Records Center
  • LC
  • FHL

Neighboring Collections


  • County Vital Records Office
  • City Vital Records Office
  • County Archives
  • County Orphan's Court
  • County Probate Court
  • County Recorder
  • County Coroner
  • U.S. District Court
  • County and local historical societies
  • County and local genealogical societies
  • Public Libraries
  • Museums and heritage societies
  • Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
  • State Vital Records Office
  • State Historical Society
  • State Genealogical Society
  • University Libraries
  • Church archives
  • Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. Ask-A-Librarian in Detroit Public Library (accessed 29 May 2015).
  2. About Us in Detroit Public Library (accessed 29 May 2015).
  3. 3.0 3.1 Locations in Detroit Public Library (accessed 29 May 2015).
  4. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named S1
  5. Source 2.
  6. Source 3.