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=== Contact Information === | === Contact Information === | ||
''' | '''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">"Information for Visitors" in ''Charleston Library Society'' at http://www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org/InformationForVisitors.html# (accessed 13 May 2011).</ref> [mailto:info@charlestonlibrarysociety.org info@charlestonlibrarysociety.org] <br> | ||
'''Address:'''</ | '''Address:'''<ref name="S1" /> | ||
:164 King Street | :164 King Street | ||
:Charleston, SC, 29401 <br><br> | :Charleston, SC, 29401 <br><br> | ||
'''Telephone:'''</ | '''Telephone:'''<ref name="S1" /> 843.723.9912 '''Fax:''' 843.723.3500<br> | ||
'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="S1" /> Monday-Friday 9:30 to 5:30; Saturday 9:30 to 2:00; [http://www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org/InformationForVisitors.html#holidays holidays] <br> | |||
''' | '''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''<ref name="S1" /> {''Optional''} <br> | ||
''' | '''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> | ||
*[http://www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org/ Charleston Library Society] about the Society, events, collections, catalog, support/join, or shop. | |||
*[http://69.63.217.22/C95007Staff/OPAC/Index.asp Charleston Library Society Catalog] by keyword or phrase including author, title, or subject. | |||
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* | *Repository database. <br> | ||
*other(s).<br> | |||
=== Collection Description === | === Collection Description === | ||
This is the third oldest library in America started in 1748. In 1778 most of the collection was destroyed, but has been rebuilt. This library has valuable newspapers from the 1700s, and Charleston city directories since 1782.<ref>Alice Eichholz, ed., ''Redbook: American State, County, and Town Sources, 3rd ed.'' (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 604. ({{ | This is the third oldest library in America started in 1748. In 1778 most of the collection was destroyed, but has been rebuilt. This library has valuable newspapers from the 1700s, and Charleston city directories since 1782.<ref>Alice Eichholz, ed., ''Redbook: American State, County, and Town Sources, 3rd ed.'' (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 604. ({{FHL|479190|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27rb}}). [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/55947869 WorldCat entry].</ref> | ||
{''Please briefly '''describe the strengths and weaknesses''' of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).<ref>Source 2.</ref> For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.<ref>Source 3.</ref>''} | |||
=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
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=== Guides === | |||
{''Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. ''} | |||
=== Alternate Repositories === | === Alternate Repositories === | ||
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*[http://www.ccpl.org/ Charleston County Public Library] SC Room records, Charleston Archives deaths 1819-1926. Databases: newspapers, Ancestry, Genealogy & Biography Master Index, biographies, African Americans. | *[http://www.ccpl.org/ Charleston County Public Library] SC Room records, Charleston Archives deaths 1819-1926. Databases: newspapers, Ancestry, Genealogy & Biography Master Index, biographies, African Americans. | ||
*[http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/research Charleston Museum Archives] photos, Civil War and other military records, family papers. | *[http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/research Charleston Museum Archives] photos, Civil War and other military records, family papers. | ||
*[ | *[http://www3.charlestoncounty.org/docs/CoC/index.html Charleston County Clerk of the Court] magistrate, family, circuit, equity court records. | ||
*[http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/ProbateCourt/index.htm Charleston County Probate Court] with online marriage and will indexes. | *[http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/ProbateCourt/index.htm Charleston County Probate Court] with online marriage and will indexes. | ||
*[http://www2.charlestoncounty.org/ Charleston County Register of Deeds] deeds, mortgages, plats, and liens with online indexes. | *[http://www2.charlestoncounty.org/ Charleston County Register of Deeds] deeds, mortgages, plats, and liens with online indexes. | ||
*[[Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina Archives]], Dalco Historical Soc., Charleston, colonial parish records. | *[[Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina Archives]], Dalco Historical Soc., Charleston, colonial parish records. | ||
*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' | *Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [[Berkeley County, South Carolina|Berkeley]], [[Georgetown County, South Carolina|Georgetown]], [[Colleton County, South Carolina|Colleton]], and [[Dorchester County, South Carolina|Dorchester]] counties. | ||
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scbchs/ Berkeley County Historical Society] plantations, church, cemetery, & family records, articles, queries. | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~scbchs/ Berkeley County Historical Society] plantations, church, cemetery, & family records, articles, queries. | ||
*[http://www.georgetowncountymuseum.com/Index.html Georgetown County Museum] photos, cemeteries, Native Americans, slavery, plantations, military. | *[http://www.georgetowncountymuseum.com/Index.html Georgetown County Museum] photos, cemeteries, Native Americans, slavery, plantations, military. | ||
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Revision as of 13:45, 16 May 2011
Contact Information[edit | edit source]E-mail:[1] info@charlestonlibrarysociety.org Address:[1]
Telephone:[1] 843.723.9912 Fax: 843.723.3500 Hours and holidays:[1] Monday-Friday 9:30 to 5:30; Saturday 9:30 to 2:00; holidays Directions, maps, and public transportation:[1] {Optional} Internet sites and databases:
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Collection Description[edit | edit source]This is the third oldest library in America started in 1748. In 1778 most of the collection was destroyed, but has been rebuilt. This library has valuable newspapers from the 1700s, and Charleston city directories since 1782.[2] {Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).[3] For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.[4]} Tips[edit | edit source]{Optional} Guides[edit | edit source]{Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. } Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]If you cannot visit or find a source at the Charleston Library Society, a similar source may be available at one of the following. Similar Collections
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