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| | ==Online Resources== |
| | *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($) |
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| | ==History== |
| | Directories of heads of households have been published for major cities in Maryland. |
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| == Record Coverage/Introduction/Content == | | ==Resources for Maryland Directories== |
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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.
| | ===Libraries and Archives=== |
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| == Why Use 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. |
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| == How to Search Directories ==
| | The Library of Congress has the largest single collection of city and county directories. |
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| == Before Searching You Must Know ==
| | Local public and university libraries, historical and genealogical societies and state archives generally have historic directories. |
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| City, County or State of residence. Find through sesarching census records.
| | ===The FamilySearch Library=== |
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| == What to do Next ==
| | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of Maryland including: |
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| == Availablity of Directories ==
| | '''Baltimore''' |
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| 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.
| | *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] |
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| Directories have been published for major cities in Maryland. For example, the Family History Library has the following Baltimore directories:
| | To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under: |
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| | 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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| | 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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| | 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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| == <span id="1232659178466S" style="display: none"> </span>Online Sources<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1232659177957_878"></span> ==
| | [[Category:Maryland, United States|Directories]] |
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| '''Search these online site for Maryland directories'''.
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| <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/] 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.
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