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=== Wiki Articles on Major Repositories in Idaho === | === Wiki Articles on Major Repositories in Idaho === | ||
[[Idaho State Historical Society]]{{·}} [[Idaho State Library]]{{·}} [[Brigham Young University-Idaho]]{{·}} [[National Archives at Seattle]]{{·}} [https://www.familysearch.org/ | [[Idaho State Historical Society]]{{·}} [[Idaho State Library]]{{·}} [[Brigham Young University-Idaho]]{{·}} [[National Archives at Seattle]]{{·}} [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] | ||
===Archives West=== | ===Archives West=== | ||
'''[https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ Archives West]''' <br> | '''[https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ Archives West]''' <br> | ||
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=== Federal Government Records Relating to Idaho === | === Federal Government Records Relating to Idaho === | ||
Most of the records generated by the federal government relating to Idaho are housed at the National Archives in Washington, DC, or in their Regional Archives in Seattle, Washington. Microfilm copies of some of these records are also available at the Idaho State Historical Society and Archives in Boise or at the | Most of the records generated by the federal government relating to Idaho are housed at the National Archives in Washington, DC, or in their Regional Archives in Seattle, Washington. Microfilm copies of some of these records are also available at the Idaho State Historical Society and Archives in Boise or at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
'''[[National Archives at Seattle]]<br>'''6125 Sand Point Way, N.E. <br>Seattle, WA 98115-7999 <br>Telephone: 206-336-5115<br>Fax:206-336-5112<br>[mailto:seattle.archives@nara.gov/ E mail] <br> | '''[[National Archives at Seattle]]<br>'''6125 Sand Point Way, N.E. <br>Seattle, WA 98115-7999 <br>Telephone: 206-336-5115<br>Fax:206-336-5112<br>[mailto:seattle.archives@nara.gov/ E mail] <br> | ||
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=== County Courthouses and City Offices === | === County Courthouses and City Offices === | ||
Many of the key records essential for genealogical research were created by local county or city governments. County records include court, land and property, naturalization and citizenship, probate, taxation, and vital records. The county courthouses are the primary repositories of these valuable records. Some courthouse records have been destroyed. Many have been microflimed and/or transferred to the state archives. The | Many of the key records essential for genealogical research were created by local county or city governments. County records include court, land and property, naturalization and citizenship, probate, taxation, and vital records. The county courthouses are the primary repositories of these valuable records. Some courthouse records have been destroyed. Many have been microflimed and/or transferred to the state archives. The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of many of the earlier records of the counties. | ||
Easy-to-use sources that list the various county offices in each state and the types of records at each office are: | Easy-to-use sources that list the various county offices in each state and the types of records at each office are: | ||
*Bentley, Elizabeth Petty.''County Courthouse Book''. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1995.) {{WorldCat|33396232|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Bentley, Elizabeth Petty.''County Courthouse Book''. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1995.) {{WorldCat|33396232|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|754831|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 D24bena}}.) | ||
*''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. (Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006.) {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. (Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006.) {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1362899|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 D27e}}.) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code. | ||
City offices have records of the minutes of the mayor's office, city council, and other records relative to the government on the local level. While they may not contain a large amount of genealogical information, they are a valuable source of personal history of the officers and residents of the smaller localities. Most of these records remain in the local offices. | City offices have records of the minutes of the mayor's office, city council, and other records relative to the government on the local level. While they may not contain a large amount of genealogical information, they are a valuable source of personal history of the officers and residents of the smaller localities. Most of these records remain in the local offices. | ||
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McKay Library<br>Brigham Young University - Idaho<br>525 South Center St.<br>Rexburg, Idaho 84440-0405<br>[http://www.lib.byui.edu/ BYU-Idaho Library] | McKay Library<br>Brigham Young University - Idaho<br>525 South Center St.<br>Rexburg, Idaho 84440-0405<br>[http://www.lib.byui.edu/ BYU-Idaho Library] | ||
The Library and its Special Collections Department provide access to a large collection of original research material on Utah and Eastern Idaho settlers. It is especially comprehensive for materials relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). The Upper Snake River | The Library and its Special Collections Department provide access to a large collection of original research material on Utah and Eastern Idaho settlers. It is especially comprehensive for materials relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). The Upper Snake River FamilySearch Center is hosted in the Library. | ||
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==== | ==== FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah<br> ==== | ||
FamilySearch Library<br>35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>[https://www.familysearch.org Website] | |||
For more details click [[The | For more details click [[The FamilySearch Library|here]]. | ||
==== Library of Congress in Washington, DC ==== | ==== Library of Congress in Washington, DC ==== | ||
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Your local public library can help you locate records of local interest, such as newspaper clippings files, publications about local events, etc. Generally, a "google search" for a County or City library in the area of interest will reveal current contact information. Directories of such libraries include: | Your local public library can help you locate records of local interest, such as newspaper clippings files, publications about local events, etc. Generally, a "google search" for a County or City library in the area of interest will reveal current contact information. Directories of such libraries include: | ||
*''American Library Directory''. 53rd Edition. (New Providence, New Jersey: R. R. Bowker, 2000-2001.) {{WorldCat|706019905|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat), 2011-2012}}; {{ | *''American Library Directory''. 53rd Edition. (New Providence, New Jersey: R. R. Bowker, 2000-2001.) {{WorldCat|706019905|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat), 2011-2012}}; {{FSC|125710|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 J54a 2001/2002.}} Alphabetical by state and town. Lists addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and describes each library's holdings and special interests. | ||
*Bentley, Elizabeth Petty. ''The genealogist's address book | *Bentley, Elizabeth Petty. ''The genealogist's address book : state and local resources, with special resources including ethnic and religious organizations.'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2009.) {{WorldCat|317917451|disp=At various libaries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1619813|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973.D24ben 2009}} Includes national, state, ethnic, religious, historical, adoption,9computer interest group, and vendor addresses with telephone numbers, Email addresses, supervisors, and repository hours. | ||
*A list of public libraries in the larger towns of Idaho, including many school libraries, is available online at [http://www.publiclibraries.com/idaho.htm Public Libraries.com]. | *A list of public libraries in the larger towns of Idaho, including many school libraries, is available online at [http://www.publiclibraries.com/idaho.htm Public Libraries.com]. | ||
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