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<br> ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]]'' '''Arkansas Genealogy Research''' <br>  
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<div style="position:absolute; top:5px; left:0%; width:70%;">'''Genealogy records''' for Arkansas are created by organizations, private enterprise, and civil authorities. Archives, libraries, societies, and other local resources create indexes, post images to the internet, copy, and otherwise preserve these valuable records '''of our heritage'''.
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Records are being posted online at an increasing rate by archives, libraries, societies, and by universities, commercial enterprise, and countless others.
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[[Image:{{Puzzle Family17}}]]The records online are only a fraction of the genealogy- and history-rich records available through archives and the local resources listed below.  
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Records are being posted online at an amazing pace.<br>[[Image:{{Puzzle Family17}}]]<br>
Yet online records are a fraction of the records available through archives and the local resources listed below.
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=== Archives  ===
Archives have the responsibility of preserving the historical records — our heritage — while allowing reasonable access to them. In the past few years, posting original records online has vastly increased both access and preservation.


The vast number of valuable records that are NOT online are virtually untapped and available for research through archives. These can be accessed through online catalogs or published guides to their collections.
[[Image:ArrowGreen.svg.png|left|30x30px]]'''See also''' [[Arkansas Genealogy Websites]]


*'''[http://beta.worldcat.org/archivegrid/ beta worldcat.org archivegrid]'''<br>identify participating Arkansas Archives and contact information, search their collections<br>
=== Archives ===


*'''[http://www.ark-ives.com/ Arkansas History Commission (State Archives)]''' Online collections include 1911 Confederate Veterans Questionnaires, Confederate Pension Records, Land Records, and World War I Discharge Records among others.
Archives for Arkansas include:
* [http://beta.worldcat.org/archivegrid/ Worldcat archivegrid]
**Identify participating Arkansas Archives with contact information, search their collections
**Select ''Arkansas''  


*'''[http://www.archives.gov/southwest/ The National Archives at Fort Worth]'''formerly known as [[National Archives Southwest Region (Ft. Worth)]] has records created by federal agencies and courts in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. The archives has microfilms of all available federal census records, many naturalization records, passenger arrival lists, military records, and other historical resources.
* [https://digitalheritage.arkansas.gov/ Arkansas Digital Archives] - Online collections include:
**[https://digitalheritage.arkansas.gov/indexes-searches-catalogs/ Military records] - World War I Discharge Records, and others
**[https://digitalheritage.arkansas.gov/confederate-veterans-records/ Confederate military records] - 1911 Confederate Veterans Questionnaires, Confederate Pension Records, and others
**[https://digitalheritage.arkansas.gov/state-land-records/ Land Records] - 1822-1986
***Searchable by name
***Land Donation Applications, Swamp Land Applications, Swamp Land Patents, Proof of Internal Improvement Papers, Proof of Loss Documents, Forfeited Deeds, Relinquishment Papers, and other legal documents


*'''[http://www.ark-ives.com/sara/ Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives]''' is a branch of the Arkansas History Commission (State Archives).  Its mission is to serve the twelve counties in southwest Arkansas formed from the original Hempstead County.
* [https://www.archives.gov/fort-worth The National Archives at Fort Worth] (formerly known as "National Archives Southwest Region (Ft. Worth)"
**Has records created by federal agencies and courts in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
**Has microfilms of all available federal census records, many naturalization records, passenger arrival lists, military records, and other historical resources.  


===Family History Centers===
*[https://digitalheritage.arkansas.gov/sara-vertical-files/ Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives] is a branch of the Arkansas History Commission (State Archives).  Its mission is to serve the twelve counties in southwest Arkansas formed from the original Hempstead County.
 
 
Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States). There are several [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Special:Search?fulltext=true&search=family+history+centers+arkansas&searchbutton=Search centers located in Arkansas]. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history. These local centers are staffed by volunteers and have varying hours and resources so call to verify their hours in advance.  As of July 2014 the Family History Centers in Arkansas are as follows:
*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Jacksonville_Arkansas_Family_History_Center#Center_Contacts_and_Hours Jacksonville Arkansas Family History Center,in Jacksonville]
*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Quitman_Arkansas_Family_History_Center Quitman Arkansas Family History Center, in Quitman]
*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/North_Little_Rock_Arkansas_Family_History_Center North Little Rock Arkansas Family History Center, in North Little Rock]
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


=== Libraries  ===
=== Libraries  ===
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Libraries located near state boundaries usually collect records relating to the adjacent states.
Libraries located near state boundaries usually collect records relating to the adjacent states.


*'''[http://www.publiclibraries.com/arkansas.htm/ Arkansas Public Libraries]''' listed by Cities<br>Select also tabs for Public Records, Obituaries, Colleges & Universities<br>
'''Library Directories'''
*'''[http://www.publiclibraries.com/arkansas.htm/ Arkansas Public Libraries]'''
**listed by Cities
**Also use tabs for Public Records, Obituaries, Colleges & Universities


'''Significant Libraries'''
*'''[http://www.library.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx/ Arkansas State Library]'''
*'''[http://www.library.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx/ Arkansas State Library]'''
**[http://www.library.arkansas.gov/find/Pages/default.aspx#genealogy/genealogy Genealogy]
**[http://www.library.arkansas.gov/find/Pages/default.aspx#genealogy/genealogy Genealogy]
**[http://www.library.arkansas.gov/aboutUs/Pages/default.aspx/location Location]
**[http://www.library.arkansas.gov/aboutUs/Pages/default.aspx/location Location]
**Special or Unique Collections (help needed from each branch)


 
'''Major Online Library Catalogs'''
==== Library Directories ====
 
==== Significant Libraries ====
 
==== Major Online Library Catalogs ====


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| width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFF66" colspan="2" | <center>'''Major catalogs for ''hard copy'' collections of Arkansas items''' <br>Books, microfilm, or manuscripts of genealogical records</center>
| width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFF66" colspan="2" | <center>'''Major catalogs for ''hard copy'' collections of Arkansas items''' <br>Books, microfilm, or manuscripts of genealogical records</center>
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| width="30%" | {{FHL|United States, Arkansas|place|disp=FamilySearch catalog}}  
| width="30%" | {{FSC|United States, Arkansas|place|disp=FamilySearch catalog}}  
| width="70%" | Select topics. To select towns, add a comma to the search box.
| width="70%" | Select from the list of "Archives" topics.
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| width="30%" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=arkansas&dblist=638&fq=s0%3A28000000&qt=facet_s0%3A WorldCat]  
| width="30%" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=arkansas&dblist=638&fq=s0%3A28000000&qt=facet_s0%3A WorldCat]  
| width="70%" | To find nearby libraries that have specific items, see [[WorldCat Online Catalog]].
| width="70%" | To find nearby libraries that have specific items, see [[WorldCat Online Catalog]].
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| width="30%" | [http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=Arkansas Allen County Public Library]  
| width="30%" | [http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/ Allen County Public Library]  
| One of the largest collections for genealogy research. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
| One of the largest collections for genealogy research. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
As of July 2014 the FamilySearch Centers in Arkansas are as follows:
* [[Jacksonville_Arkansas_FamilySearch_Center#Center_Contacts_and_Hours|Jacksonville Arkansas FamilySearch Center]] in Jacksonville
* [[Quitman_Arkansas_FamilySearch_Center|Quitman Arkansas FamilySearch Center]] in Quitman
* [[North_Little_Rock_Arkansas_FamilySearch_Center|North Little Rock Arkansas FamilySearch Center]] in North Little Rock


=== Museums  ===
=== Museums  ===
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| width="30%" | [http://geneabloggers.com/genealogy-blogs/ GeneaBloggers]  
| width="30%" | [http://geneabloggerstribe.com/blog/ GeneaBloggers]  
| enter "arkansas" in the search box to see a list and links to Arkansas Blogs
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| width="30%" | [https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!search/arkansas$20genealogy$20%7Csort:relevance%7Cspell:false Google+]
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=== Societies  ===
=== Societies  ===
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* [http://www.agsgenealogy.org/ Arkansas Genealogical Society]<br>


'''[http://www.agsgenealogy.org/ Arkansas Genealogical Society]<br>
* [http://www.arkansasgenealogy.com/ Arkansas Genealogy and Historical Societies]''' at ArkansasGenealogy.
**a list of Arkansas Societies with links to their websites


'''[http://www.arkansasgenealogy.com/societies.htm Arkansas Genealogy and Historical Societies]''' at ArkansasGenealogy. a list of Arkansas Societies with links to their websites
=== References ===
Genealogical, historical, lineage, veteran, and ethnic societies often collect, transcribe, and publish information that can be helpful to genealogists.
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Genealogical and historical societies can provide historical information about families in the area or ancestors of society members.
*They may sponsor such activities as recognizing Centennial Farms and issuing Pioneer Certificates.
*They occasionally publish transcriptions of original records.
*Most publish quarterly periodicals, a few of which are listed in [[Arkansas Periodicals|Periodicals]]. Use the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PerSI)]] to find periodicals and articles for Arkansas localities.


Lineage societies, such as the DAR, Colonial Dames, and the Sons of the American Revolution, require members to prove they are descended from people such as colonists or soldiers. National lineage societies such as the DAR are described in [[United States Societies|United States Societies]].


Many counties and some cities have historical and genealogical societies, most of which will be listed in the <directory?>. See [[United States Societies|United States Societies]] for a national directory of genealogical and ethnic societies. 
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