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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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==Other Western Washington Resources== | ==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.akcho.org/ Association of King County Historical Organizations], Seattle, WA | ||
*[http://www.blackdiamondmuseum.org/ Black Diamond Historical Museum], Black Diamond, WA | *[http://www.blackdiamondmuseum.org/ Black Diamond Historical Museum], Black Diamond, WA | ||
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*[https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/vital-statistics.aspx King County Vital Statistics], Seattle, WA (in the Ninth & Jefferson Building) | *[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 | *[http://www.nps.gov/klse/ Klondike Gold Rush Museum], Seattle, WA | ||
*[https:// | *[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search LDS FamilySearch Centers] | ||
*[https://mohai.org/ Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)], Seattle, WA | *[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.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.naamnw.org/ Northwest African American Museum (NAAM)], Seattle, WA | ||
*[http://www.nwseaport.org/ NW Seaport/Maritime Heritage Center], Seattle, WA | *[http://www.nwseaport.org/ NW Seaport/Maritime Heritage Center], Seattle, WA | ||
*[https://olygensoc.org/about.php Olympia Genealogical Society], Olympia, WA | *[https://olygensoc.org/about.php Olympia Genealogical Society], Olympia, WA | ||
*Pacific NW Railroad Museum, Snoqualmie, WA | *[http://www.trainmuseum.org/ Pacific NW Railroad Museum], Snoqualmie, WA | ||
*Puget Sound Genealogical Society, Port Orchard, WA | *[https://psgsociety.org/ Puget Sound Genealogical Society], Port Orchard, WA | ||
*Puget Sound Navy Museum, Bremerton, WA | *[https://www.pugetsoundnavymuseum.org/ Puget Sound Navy Museum], Bremerton, WA | ||
*Seattle Genealogical Society | *[https://seagensoc.org/ Seattle Genealogical Society], Seattle, WA | ||
*Skagit Valley Genealogical Society, Burlington, WA (in the Burlington Public Library) | *[https://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives Seattle Municipal Archives (SMA)], Seattle, WA (on the 3rd floor of Seattle's City Hall) | ||
*South King County Genealogical Society | *[https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/ Skagit Valley Genealogical Society], Burlington, WA (in the Burlington Public Library) | ||
*Suquamish Museum, Suquamish, WA | *[http://www.skcgs.org/library.html South King County Genealogical Society], Auburn, WA (in the Auburn Branch of the King County Library System) | ||
*Suzzallo and Allen Libraries, Seattle, WA (University of Washington Campus) | *[http://suquamishmuseum.org/ Suquamish Museum], Suquamish, WA | ||
*Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society, Tacoma, WA | *[http://www.lib.washington.edu/suzzallo/ Suzzallo and Allen Libraries], Seattle, WA (University of Washington Campus) | ||
*Tacoma Historical Society, Tacoma, WA | *[https://www.tpcgs.org/ Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society], Tacoma, WA | ||
*Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma, WA | *[http://www.tacomahistory.org/ Tacoma Historical Society], Tacoma, WA | ||
*Timberland Regional Library, Olympia, WA | *[http://www.tacomapubliclibrary.org Tacoma Public Library], Tacoma, WA | ||
*Washington State Archives, Olympia, WA | *[http://www.trlib.org Timberland Regional Library, Olympia], WA | ||
*Washington State Library, Tumwater, WA | *[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/ Washington State Archives], Olympia, WA | ||
*Washington State Archives - Digital Archives | *[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ Washington State Library], Tumwater, WA | ||
*Washington State Archives Puget Sound Regional Branch, Bellevue, WA; on the campus of Bellevue College | *[https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/ Washington State Archives - Digital Archives] | ||
*WA State Archives Regional - other Branches | *[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/archives_puget.aspx Washington State Archives Puget Sound Regional Branch], Bellevue, WA; on the campus of Bellevue College | ||
*Washington State Historical Society, Tacoma WA | *[http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/ WA State Archives Regional - other Branches] | ||
*White River Valley Museum,Auburn, WA | *[http://www.wshs.org/ Washington State Historical Society], Tacoma WA | ||
*Wing Luke Asian Museum, Seattle, 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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