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


The '''State Archives of Florida''' have a great Florida genealogy collection including state and county documents. This is the place to start research on Florida residents.<ref name="DB31">William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 31. {{WorldCat|39493985|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|728550|item|disp=FHL Ref Book 973 J54d}}.</ref> They have state and local government records, state agency records, manuscripts, and photos. Of interest to genealogists they have federal and state censuses, deeds, marriages, probate, tax rolls, election records, American Indian censuses and records, Florida Pioneer Certificate files, genealogy how-to manuals, colonial and territorial records, military, African American records, online databases, Florida hospital and prison registers, Florida passenger arrival lists, and city directories.<ref>[http://dos.myflorida.com/library-archives/research/explore-our-resources/genealogy/ Genealogy] in ''Florida Department of State'' (accessed 4 May 2015).</ref> Online collections include Confederate Pension Applications, Spanish Land Grants, and World War I Service Cards.  
The '''State Archives of Florida''' have a great Florida genealogy collection including state and county documents. This is the place to start research on Florida residents.<ref name="DB31">William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 31. {{WorldCat|39493985|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|728550|item|disp=FS Library Ref Book 973 J54d}}.</ref> They have state and local government records, state agency records, manuscripts, and photos. Of interest to genealogists they have federal and state censuses, deeds, marriages, probate, tax rolls, election records, American Indian censuses and records, Florida Pioneer Certificate files, genealogy how-to manuals, colonial and territorial records, military, African American records, online databases, Florida hospital and prison registers, Florida passenger arrival lists, and city directories.<ref>[http://dos.myflorida.com/library-archives/research/explore-our-resources/genealogy/ Genealogy] in ''Florida Department of State'' (accessed 4 May 2015).</ref> Online collections include Confederate Pension Applications, Spanish Land Grants, and World War I Service Cards.  


The Archives are in the same building as the [[State Library of Florida]].  
The Archives are in the same building as the [[State Library of Florida]].  
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'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  


*[http://leon.floridahealth.gov/certificates/index.html Leon County Department of Health], Tallahassee, birth, death, and burial records.<ref name="HBG75">''Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America, 9th ed.'' (Logan, UT: Everton Publ., 1999), 75. {{WorldCat|48077118|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|740321|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 1999}}.</ref>  
*[http://leon.floridahealth.gov/certificates/index.html Leon County Department of Health], Tallahassee, birth, death, and burial records.<ref name="HBG75">''Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America, 9th ed.'' (Logan, UT: Everton Publ., 1999), 75. {{WorldCat|48077118|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|740321|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 1999}}.</ref>  
*[https://cvweb.clerk.leon.fl.us/public/login.asp Leon County Clerk of Circuit and County Courts], Tallahassee, marriages, divorce, probate, court, and land from 1825, military discharges since 1914.<ref name="HBG75" />  
*[https://cvweb.clerk.leon.fl.us/public/login.asp Leon County Clerk of Circuit and County Courts], Tallahassee, marriages, divorce, probate, court, and land from 1825, military discharges since 1914.<ref name="HBG75" />  
*[http://www.countyoffice.org/fl-leon-county-medical-coroner/ Leon County Coroner and Medical Examiner], Tallahassee, suspicious or unusual deaths.  
*[http://www.countyoffice.org/fl-leon-county-medical-coroner/ Leon County Coroner and Medical Examiner], Tallahassee, suspicious or unusual deaths.  
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*[[Alma C. Field Library of Florida History]], Cocoa, Florida books, maps, photos, family histories, manuscripts, photos, ''Mosquito Beaters'', ''Alice Strickland'', and FL State Geneal. Soc. collections.<ref>[http://www.visitspacecoast.com/listings/The-Alma-C-Field-Library-of-Florida-History/246/ The Alma C. Field Library of Florida History] in ''Florida's Space Coast'' (accessed 5 May 2015).</ref>  
*[[Alma C. Field Library of Florida History]], Cocoa, Florida books, maps, photos, family histories, manuscripts, photos, ''Mosquito Beaters'', ''Alice Strickland'', and FL State Geneal. Soc. collections.<ref>[http://www.visitspacecoast.com/listings/The-Alma-C-Field-Library-of-Florida-History/246/ The Alma C. Field Library of Florida History] in ''Florida's Space Coast'' (accessed 5 May 2015).</ref>  
*[[Charlton W. Tebeau Library of Florida History]], Miami, is strong on the history of southern Florida. They also have many documents related to Cuba and the Caribbean.<ref name="DB31" />  
*[[Charlton W. Tebeau Library of Florida History]], Miami, is strong on the history of southern Florida. They also have many documents related to Cuba and the Caribbean.<ref name="DB31" />  
*[[Hillsborough County Historical Commission]], Tampa, their ''Museum, History and Genealogy Library&nbsp;'' has the best indexes of Florida residents in the state.<ref name="DB31" />
*[https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/research/ Tampa Bay History Center], Tampa, "research library contains nearly 10,000 books, manuals, maps, documents, microfilm and family/subject papers".
*[[Indian River County Main Library]], Vero Beach, is a big genealogy collection that rivals Orlando in size and quality.<ref name="DB31" /> County obituary index, censuses, 35,000 titles, 9 computers, wireless access.  
*[[Indian River County Main Library]], Vero Beach, is a big genealogy collection that rivals Orlando in size and quality.<ref name="DB31" /> County obituary index, censuses, 35,000 titles, 9 computers, wireless access.  
*[[Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch]], the southeastern USA is covered well, including history, biography, genealogy, federal censuses and indexes. This is the oldest Floridiana collection.<ref name="DB31" />  
*[[Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch]], the southeastern USA is covered well, including history, biography, genealogy, federal censuses and indexes. This is the oldest Floridiana collection.<ref name="DB31" />  
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*Repositories in '''''surrounding states (or nations):''''' [[Alabama Archives and Libraries|Alabama]], [[Georgia Archives and Libraries|Georgia]], [[Louisiana Archives and Libraries|Louisiana]], [[Mississippi Archives and Libraries|Mississippi]], [[Bahamas Genealogy|Bahamas]], and [[Cuba Genealogy|Cuba]].  
*Repositories in '''''surrounding states (or nations):''''' [[Alabama Archives and Libraries|Alabama]], [[Georgia Archives and Libraries|Georgia]], [[Louisiana Archives and Libraries|Louisiana]], [[Mississippi Archives and Libraries|Mississippi]], [[Bahamas Genealogy|Bahamas]], and [[Cuba Genealogy|Cuba]].  
*[[Mobile Municipal Archives]], Mobile, AL, has records of early Alabama/'''Florida''' settlers: Spanish, French, and Anglo. This is the premier library for Gulf Coast settlers from Louisiana to Florida.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 11.</ref>  
*[[Mobile Municipal Archives]], Mobile, AL, has records of early Alabama/'''Florida''' settlers: Spanish, French, and Anglo. This is the premier library for Gulf Coast settlers from Louisiana to Florida.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 11.</ref>  
*[https://www.facebook.com/TvilleGenealogicalLibrary/ Thomasville Genealogical, History and Fine Arts Library: Facebook], Thomasville, GA, southern states family history material including '''Florida'''.  
*[https://www.thomasu.edu/alumni-friends/genealogical-library/ Thomasville Genealogical, History and Fine Arts Library], Thomasville, GA, southern states family history material including '''Florida'''.  
*[http://www.mccls.org/odom_gen.htm Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library], Moultrie, GA, emphasizes Scottish Americans, but also has a good basic American genealogy collection including '''Florida'''.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 33.</ref>
*[http://www.mccls.org/odom_gen.htm Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library], Moultrie, GA, emphasizes Scottish Americans, but also has a good basic American genealogy collection including '''Florida'''.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 33.</ref>


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State Archives of Florida
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

Email:  archives@dos.myflorida.com

Address:

R A Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 USA

Telephone: 850-245-6719

Hours and holidays: Plan Your Visit

Map, directions, parking, and public transportation:

  • Map:  Google map: State Archives of Florida.
  • Directions:[1]
    • from the north on US-319 (Thomasville, GA)  Turn onto US-319/GA-35 south toward Tallahassee. At the border it becomes US-319/FL-61/Thomasville Rd. In Tallahassee turn slight left onto N Monroe St/US-27 S/FL-63. Continue to follow N Monroe St/US-27 S, 0.7 mi. Turn right onto E Jefferson St/FL-366. Continue to follow FL-366, 0.2 mi. Turn left onto S Bronough St, 0.06 mi. The State Archives at 500 S BRONOUGH ST is on the right.
    • from the east on I-10 (Lake City, FL)  Merge onto I-10 W/FL-8 W toward Tallahassee. Merge onto US-90 W/FL-10 via EXIT 209A toward Tallahassee, 8.5 mi. Turn left onto N Bronough St, 0.5 mi. The State Archives at 500 S BRONOUGH ST is on the right.
    • from the south on US-319 (Crawfordville, FL)  Go north on Crawfordville Hwy/US-319 N/FL-369 toward Tallahassee. Continue to follow FL-369. FL-369 becomes FL-61, 2.2 mi. Stay straight to go onto S Adams St/FL-363, 1.6 mi. Keep left at the fork to go on FL-363, 0.5 mi. FL-363 becomes S Duval St, 0.2 mi. Turn left onto W Pensacola St/FL-366, 0.08 mi. Take the 1st left onto S Bronough St, 0.06 mi. The State Archives at 500 S BRONOUGH ST is on the right.
    • from the west on I-10 (Marianna, FL)  Merge onto I-10 E/FL-8 E toward Tallahassee. Take the US-27 S/Monroe St exit, EXIT 199, toward State Capitol/Fairgrounds/Civic Center, 0.6 mi. Turn right onto US-27 S/FL-63/N Monroe St. Continue to follow US-27 S/N Monroe St, 3.6 mi. Turn right onto E Jefferson St/FL-366. Continue to follow FL-366, 0.2 mi. Turn left onto S Bronough St, 0.06 mi. The State Archives at 500 S BRONOUGH ST is on the right.
  • Parking: Plan Your Visit
  • Public transportation:  Tallahassee StarMetro bus routes D (Dogwood) and F (Forest Route) run on streets next to the Archives. The bus route hub C.K. Steele Plaza is 6 blocks (0.5 mi.) from the Archives.

Internet sites and databases:

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

The State Archives of Florida have a great Florida genealogy collection including state and county documents. This is the place to start research on Florida residents.[2] They have state and local government records, state agency records, manuscripts, and photos. Of interest to genealogists they have federal and state censuses, deeds, marriages, probate, tax rolls, election records, American Indian censuses and records, Florida Pioneer Certificate files, genealogy how-to manuals, colonial and territorial records, military, African American records, online databases, Florida hospital and prison registers, Florida passenger arrival lists, and city directories.[3] Online collections include Confederate Pension Applications, Spanish Land Grants, and World War I Service Cards.

The Archives are in the same building as the State Library of Florida.

Tips[edit | edit source]

Parking: Ask for a parking token at the library circulation desk to keep from paying the $5 fee when exiting the next door parking garage.

Guides[edit | edit source]

Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

If you cannot visit or find a source at the State Archives of Florida, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections

  • National Archives Southeast Region (Atlanta), Atlanta, GA, records of federal agencies and courts for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, censuses, ships lists, naturalizations, Indian records, and military records.[4]
  • Dallas Public Central Library, Dallas, TX, outstanding genealogical collection with records for more than Texas, including Florida, Oklahoma, the South, Mid-Atlantic, and New England states.[5]

Similar Collections

  • State Library of Florida, Tallahassee, 700,000 titles: published books, government papers, magazines, and newspapers, 2000 Florida maps, and photos.[6] In the same building as the State Archives.

Neighboring Collections

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Based on MapQuest.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 31. At various libraries (WorldCat). FS Library Ref Book 973 J54d.
  3. ↑ Genealogy in Florida Department of State (accessed 4 May 2015).
  4. ↑ Checklist of Records Available for Research into Family History at NARA's Southeast Region in National Archives (accessed 13 February 2014).
  5. ↑ Dollarhide and Bremer, 107.
  6. ↑ About the State Library of Florida in Florida Department of State (accessed 4 May 2015).
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America, 9th ed. (Logan, UT: Everton Publ., 1999), 75. At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 1999.
  8. ↑ The Alma C. Field Library of Florida History in Florida's Space Coast (accessed 5 May 2015).
  9. ↑ Ask a Genealogy Expert in West Florida Public Library System (accessed 29 April 2015).
  10. ↑ Dollarhide and Bremer, 11.
  11. ↑ Dollarhide and Bremer, 33.


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