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*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm. | *'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm. | ||
*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. | *'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. | ||
*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog ''' | *Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them. | ||
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*These lists are indexed and can be searched online at [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/find-an-archive '''National Register of Archives''']. | *These lists are indexed and can be searched online at [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/find-an-archive '''National Register of Archives''']. | ||
*Part of the Manorial Documents Register is also online at [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/manor-search '''Manorial Documents Register''']. | *Part of the Manorial Documents Register is also online at [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/manor-search '''Manorial Documents Register''']. | ||
*The | *The FamilySearch Library has a topographical index to the {{FSC|119923|item|disp='''''Publications of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts'''''.}} These indexes are divided into three sections: people, businesses, and organizations. | ||
*The commission has also published several inventories and reports, some of which are available through the FamilySearch Library at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Btitle%3ARoyal%20%2Btitle%3ACommission%20%2Btitle%3Aon%20%2Btitle%3AHistorical%20%2Btitle%3AManuscripts '''“Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts.”'''] | *The commission has also published several inventories and reports, some of which are available through the FamilySearch Library at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Btitle%3ARoyal%20%2Btitle%3ACommission%20%2Btitle%3Aon%20%2Btitle%3AHistorical%20%2Btitle%3AManuscripts '''“Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts.”'''] | ||
*The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives. '''''Guide To The Location Of Collections Described in the Reports and Calendars Series 1870-1980'''''. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. 1982. ( | *The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives. '''''Guide To The Location Of Collections Described in the Reports and Calendars Series 1870-1980'''''. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. 1982. (FS Library book {{FSC|20593|title-id|disp=942 H25gs vol.3}}; computer number 0204994, BYU FS Library book '''DA 30 .X1 G84'''.) [https://www.worldcat.org/title/9465022 '''WorldCat'''] | ||
==== National Inventory of Documentary Source in the United Kingdom and Ireland ==== | ==== National Inventory of Documentary Source in the United Kingdom and Ireland ==== | ||
"The National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland" is a microfilm collection of calendars and finding aids for British archives, libraries, and museums. It provides a detailed listing of the box, folder, and sometimes individual documents contained in various collections. | "The National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland" is a microfilm collection of calendars and finding aids for British archives, libraries, and museums. It provides a detailed listing of the box, folder, and sometimes individual documents contained in various collections. | ||
*A name and subject index to this collection ("Index to National inventory of documentary sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland") is available in a few archives and libraries, including the FamilySearch Library ( | *A name and subject index to this collection ("Index to National inventory of documentary sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland") is available in a few archives and libraries, including the FamilySearch Library (FS Library film {{FSC|370600|title-id|disp=6341118}}). | ||
*[https://archives.chadwyck.com/marketing/about.jsp '''Archive Finder'''] ($) includes online indexing by names and detailed subject for over 47,000 collections whose finding aids have been published separately in '''ProQuest UMI's microfiche series,''' '''''National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland'''''. | *[https://archives.chadwyck.com/marketing/about.jsp '''Archive Finder'''] ($) includes online indexing by names and detailed subject for over 47,000 collections whose finding aids have been published separately in '''ProQuest UMI's microfiche series,''' '''''National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland'''''. | ||
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City, university, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives also hold family history information. Holdings and services vary widely. The books by Foster and Moulton described below in “General Guides” give more information about special archives. | City, university, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives also hold family history information. Holdings and services vary widely. The books by Foster and Moulton described below in “General Guides” give more information about special archives. | ||
*[ | *[https://catalogue.postalmuseum.org/ British Postal Museum and Archive] | ||
*[https://www.bt.com/about/bt/our-history/bt-archives British Telecom Digital Archives] - searchable resources, photos, publications and correspondence back to 1846 | *[https://www.bt.com/about/bt/our-history/bt-archives British Telecom Digital Archives] - searchable resources, photos, publications and correspondence back to 1846 | ||
*[http://housefraserarchive.ac.uk/ House of Fraser Archive] | *[http://housefraserarchive.ac.uk/ House of Fraser Archive] | ||
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'''Reference books giving addresses and maps locating county record offices:'''<br> | '''Reference books giving addresses and maps locating county record offices:'''<br> | ||
*Gibson, J.S.W. and Pamela Peskett. ''Record Offices--How to Find Them''. [England]: Federation of Family History Societies, c1987. {{ | *Gibson, J.S.W. and Pamela Peskett. ''Record Offices--How to Find Them''. [England]: Federation of Family History Societies, c1987. {{FSC|607503|item|disp=FS Library Collection}}. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/51113107 WorldCat]. | ||
*Church, Rosemary, and Jean Cole. ''In and Around Record Repositories in Great Britain and Ireland''. 3rd ed. Huntingdon, Cambridge: Family Tree Magazine, 1992. ( | *Church, Rosemary, and Jean Cole. ''In and Around Record Repositories in Great Britain and Ireland''. 3rd ed. Huntingdon, Cambridge: Family Tree Magazine, 1992. (FS Library book {{FSC|581871|title-id|disp=942 J54cj}}; computer number 0673604.) This gives street and mailing addresses and maps showing the locations of offices. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/43539018 WorldCat]. | ||
*''Record Repositories in Great Britain: A Geographical Guide''. 10th ed. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1997. ( | *''Record Repositories in Great Britain: A Geographical Guide''. 10th ed. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1997. (FS Library book {{FSC|970173|title-id|disp=942 J54r}} 1999; computer number 0638954.) This gives street and mailing addresses of the repositories, along with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Internet sites. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/10270475 WorldCat]. | ||
== General Guides == | == General Guides == | ||
Some guides to English archives and libraries are: | Some guides to English archives and libraries are: | ||
*Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard. '''''British Archives: A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom'''''. 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press Ltd., 1995. ( | *Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard. '''''British Archives: A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom'''''. 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press Ltd., 1995. (FS Library book {{FSC|754083|title-id|disp=942 J54f}} 1995; computer number 0763911.) (BYU FS Library book '''CD 1040 .F67 2001 4th ed.''') This guide lists addresses, major records, and publications of various repositories in the United Kingdom. It is indexed by county and by type of collection. | ||
*Iredale, David. '''''Enjoying Archives: What They Are, Where to Find Them, How to Use Them'''''. Chichester, Sussex: Phillimore & Co. Ltd., 1985. ( | *Iredale, David. '''''Enjoying Archives: What They Are, Where to Find Them, How to Use Them'''''. Chichester, Sussex: Phillimore & Co. Ltd., 1985. (FS Library book {{FSC|137460|title-id|disp=942 A5i}} 1985; computer number 0183662.) This guide describes the heritage of documents in Great Britain and a few of the archives where documents are stored. It explains the work of the county record office, how the staff preserves manuscripts, and a method for reading old records. | ||
*Moulton, Joy Wade. '''''Genealogical Resources in English Repositories'''''. Columbus, Ohio: Hampton House, 1988. Supplement published 1992. ( | *Moulton, Joy Wade. '''''Genealogical Resources in English Repositories'''''. Columbus, Ohio: Hampton House, 1988. Supplement published 1992. (FS Library book {{FSC|595603|title-id|disp=942 J54m}}; computer number 0469640.) (BYU FS Library book '''CS 414 .X1 M94 1996.''') This book contains addresses and describes the holdings of county record offices, genealogical and family history societies, and other repositories. Maps of repository locations are included. | ||
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