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===='''Overview'''==== | ===='''Overview'''==== | ||
The Seattle Public Library’s Genealogy Collection is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest. The library | The Seattle Public Library’s Genealogy Collection is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest. The library collects genealogical materials to enable Seattle area residents to research family histories without leaving Seattle. | ||
There are two genealogy librarians available to assist with research. We offer tours of our collection as well as free classes on genealogical research. You can use our online databases, schedule 30-minute appointments with a genealogy librarian or visit our Genealogy Collection to find out about your family’s roots. | There are two genealogy librarians available to assist with research. We offer tours of our collection as well as free classes on genealogical research. You can use our online databases, schedule 30-minute appointments with a genealogy librarian or visit our Genealogy Collection to find out about your family’s roots. | ||
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*Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle 1/1/1986 – Current | *Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle 1/1/1986 – Current | ||
We are happy to look-ups in our print collection and able to scan a small number numbers of pages to send over email or physical mail. | The Genealogy Collection is not a circulating collection. We are happy to look-ups in our print collection and able to scan a small number numbers of pages to send over email or physical mail. We do have a small number of materials that we are able to loan out through Interlibrary Loan; but we can often save you the trouble and cost of that service by doing a scan or copy for free. | ||
For genealogy assistance, please contact us by email through the library’s email web form: https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/ask-us | For genealogy assistance, please contact us by email through the library’s email web form: https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/ask-us | ||
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==Tips for Your Visit== | ==Tips for Your Visit== | ||
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*Have some basic information about your family, including names, dates and places. You may even want to start a pedigree chart and bring that in. There are many free options online but we’re also happy to provide them for you. | *Have some basic information about your family, including names, dates and places. You may even want to start a pedigree chart and bring that in. There are many free options online but we’re also happy to provide them for you. | ||
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*Bring a USB drive to save your (free) scans | *Bring a USB drive to save your (free) scans | ||
====The | ====The Space==== | ||
*The Genealogy Collection is on Level 9 of the [https://www.spl.org/hours-and-locations/central-library Central Library]. | *The Genealogy Collection is on Level 9 of the [https://www.spl.org/hours-and-locations/central-library Central Library]. | ||
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====Groups==== | ====Groups==== | ||
We have many societies, clubs, and groups friends come to the library to spend time researching with the collection. You are very welcome to bring your group in to tour and use the collection. We are always happy to give a tour or orientation to your group. Please contact us ahead of time if you would like to schedule a tour. Please contact us by email through the library’s email web form: https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/ask-us. You can also reach us by phone during our desk hours (see above section) at 206-386-4636, ask for Genealogy. | We have many societies, clubs, and groups of friends come to the library to spend time researching with the collection. You are very welcome to bring your group in to tour and use the collection. We are always happy to give a tour or orientation to your group. Please contact us ahead of time if you would like to schedule a tour or orientation. Please contact us by email through the library’s email web form: https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/ask-us. You can also reach us by phone during our desk hours (see above section) at 206-386-4636, ask for Genealogy. | ||
==Other Western Washington Resources== | |||
*[https://archseattle.org/office-or-ministry/archives-and-records-management/ Archdiocese of Seattle Archives & Records], Seattle, WA | |||
*[http://www.akcho.org/ Association of King County Historical Organizations], Seattle, WA | |||
*[http://www.blackdiamondmuseum.org/ Black Diamond Historical Museum], Black Diamond, WA | |||
*[https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/ Eastside Genealogical Society Library], Bellevue, WA (in the Bellevue Branch of the King County Library System) | |||
*[http://www.fiskelibrary.org/ Fiske Genealogical Foundation Library], Seattle, WA | |||
*[http://www.gsswi.org/index.shtml Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island], Whidbey Island, WA | |||
*[http://www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org/ Kent Historical Society], Kent WA | |||
*[http://www.hqrl.com/ Heritage Quest Research Library], Sumner, WA | |||
*[https://www.kingcounty.gov/about/contact-us/locations/Administration.aspx King County Administration Building], Seattle, WA | |||
*[http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/archives.aspx King County Archives,] Seattle, WA | |||
*[https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk.aspx King County Courthouse], Seattle, WA | |||
*[http://www.kcll.org/ King County Law Library], Seattle, WA (in the King County Courthouse) | |||
*[https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/vital-statistics.aspx King County Vital Statistics], Seattle, WA (in the Ninth & Jefferson Building) | |||
*[http://www.nps.gov/klse/ Klondike Gold Rush Museum], Seattle, WA | |||
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search LDS FamilySearch Centers] | |||
*[https://mohai.org/ Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)], Seattle, WA | |||
*[http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle/index.html National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)], Seattle, WA ''*Building has been slated for [https://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2020/nr20-37 closure and sale]; no date determined'' | |||
*[http://www.naamnw.org/ Northwest African American Museum (NAAM)], Seattle, WA | |||
*[http://www.nwseaport.org/ NW Seaport/Maritime Heritage Center], Seattle, WA | |||
*[https://olygensoc.org/about.php Olympia Genealogical Society], Olympia, WA | |||
*[http://www.trainmuseum.org/ Pacific NW Railroad Museum], Snoqualmie, WA | |||
*[https://psgsociety.org/ Puget Sound Genealogical Society], Port Orchard, WA | |||
*[https://www.pugetsoundnavymuseum.org/ Puget Sound Navy Museum], Bremerton, WA | |||
*[https://seagensoc.org/ Seattle Genealogical Society], Seattle, WA | |||
*[https://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives Seattle Municipal Archives (SMA)], Seattle, WA (on the 3rd floor of Seattle's City Hall) | |||
*[https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/ Skagit Valley Genealogical Society], Burlington, WA (in the Burlington Public Library) | |||
*[http://www.skcgs.org/library.html South King County Genealogical Society], Auburn, WA (in the Auburn Branch of the King County Library System) | |||
*[http://suquamishmuseum.org/ Suquamish Museum], Suquamish, WA | |||
*[http://www.lib.washington.edu/suzzallo/ Suzzallo and Allen Libraries], Seattle, WA (University of Washington Campus) | |||
*[https://www.tpcgs.org/ Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society], Tacoma, WA | |||
*[http://www.tacomahistory.org/ Tacoma Historical Society], Tacoma, WA | |||
*[http://www.tacomapubliclibrary.org Tacoma Public Library], Tacoma, WA | |||
*[http://www.trlib.org Timberland Regional Library, Olympia], WA | |||
*[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/ Washington State Archives], Olympia, WA | |||
*[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ Washington State Library], Tumwater, WA | |||
*[https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/ Washington State Archives - Digital Archives] | |||
*[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/archives_puget.aspx Washington State Archives Puget Sound Regional Branch], Bellevue, WA; on the campus of Bellevue College | |||
*[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/ WA State Archives Regional - other Branches] | |||
*[http://www.wshs.org/ Washington State Historical Society], Tacoma WA | |||
*[http://www.wrvmuseum.org/ White River Valley Museum], Auburn, WA | |||
*[http://www.wingluke.org/ Wing Luke Asian Museum], Seattle, WA | |||
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