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==Online Resources==
== Where to find Maryland directories ==
*Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_11/city_directories_baltimore Baltimore City Directories 1863-1923] (5 yrs. missing) available online. Fold3 is free at some libraries and at [http://www.archives.gov/locations/archival-research.html National Archives research rooms].
*Ancestry.com ($) has Maryland directories available online in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/md.htm US City Directories] identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*'''1878''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-61963/maryland-directory-1878?s=275764761 Maryland Directory, 1878] at MyHeritage — images($)


==History==
*[http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/ OCLC/Worldcat] lists the holdings of 69,000 libraries. Search it with the keywords "directory [county or city name]." 
Directories of heads of households have been published for major cities in Maryland.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com UScityDirectories.com] identifies directories by place and gives repository and call number (including FHL film numbers).
*Local public and university libraries, historical and genealogical socities and state archives generally have historic directories. 
*The Library of Congress has the largest single collection of city and county directories.


==Resources for Maryland Directories==
Directories have been published for major cities in Maryland. For example, the Family History Library has the following Baltimore directories:


===Libraries and Archives===
{| class="plain FCK__ShowTableBorders"
|-
| 1752, 1796-1860
| Family History Library fiche {{FHL|6043563|film|disp=6043563}}-601
|-
| 1863-1930
| Family History Library films {{FHL|1376528|film|disp=1376528}}-56 & 1605845-71
|-
| 1914
| Family History Library film {{FHL|1697549|film|disp=1697549}} item 1
|-
| 1940, 1956
| Family History Library book {{FHL|807631|title-id|disp=Q 975.271/B1 E4p}}
|}


The [http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library], the [http://www.mdhs.org/ Maryland Historical Society], and the [https://msa.maryland.gov/ Maryland State Archives] have large collections of Maryland city directories.
== <span id="1232659178466S" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span>Online Sources<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1232659177957_878" />  ==


The Library of Congress has the largest single collection of city and county directories.  
'''Search these online site for Maryland directories'''.  


Local public and university libraries, historical and genealogical societies and state archives generally have historic directories.  
The Enoch Pratt Free Library at http://www.prattlibrary.org/, the Maryland Historical Society at http://www.mdhs.org/, and the Maryland State Archives [http://www.msa.md.gov/ http://www.msa.md.gov/]&nbsp; have large collections of Maryland city directories. Local public libraries and county and city historical and genealogical societies are another good source of city directories, especially for small towns and cities.  


===The FamilySearch Library===
[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/md.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.


The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of Maryland including:
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. has a huge collection of U.S. directories. Find directories in the [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Place Search] of the Family History Library Catalog by searching for the town or county. <!--{12040503182813} --><!--{12040503182814} --><!--{12040503182815} --><!--{12040503182816} -->


'''Baltimore'''
{{Maryland|Maryland}} {{U.S. Directories}}


*1752, 1796-1860 FS Library fiche {{FSC|6043563|film|disp=6043563-601}}
[[Category:Maryland|Directories]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]]
*1863-1930 FS Library films {{FSC|1376528|film|disp=1376528-56 and 1605845-71}}
*1914 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|145162|item|disp=film}}
*1940, 1956 FS Library book [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22975.271%2FB1%20E4p*%22 975.271/B1 E4p]
 
To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
 
::MARYLAND, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
::MARYLAND, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES
 
==Websites==
 
{{Maryland|Maryland}} {{U.S. Directories}}
 
[[Category:Maryland, United States|Directories]]  
[[Category:United States Directories]]

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Where to find Maryland directories[edit | edit source]

  • OCLC/Worldcat lists the holdings of 69,000 libraries. Search it with the keywords "directory [county or city name]." 
  • UScityDirectories.com identifies directories by place and gives repository and call number (including FHL film numbers).
  • Local public and university libraries, historical and genealogical socities and state archives generally have historic directories. 
  • The Library of Congress has the largest single collection of city and county directories.

Directories have been published for major cities in Maryland. For example, the Family History Library has the following Baltimore directories:

1752, 1796-1860 Family History Library fiche 6043563-601
1863-1930 Family History Library films 1376528-56 & 1605845-71
1914 Family History Library film 1697549 item 1
1940, 1956 Family History Library book Q 975.271/B1 E4p

Online Sources[edit | edit source]

Search these online site for Maryland directories.

The Enoch Pratt Free Library at http://www.prattlibrary.org/, the Maryland Historical Society at http://www.mdhs.org/, and the Maryland State Archives http://www.msa.md.gov/  have large collections of Maryland city directories. Local public libraries and county and city historical and genealogical societies are another good source of city directories, especially for small towns and cities.

US City Directories This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. has a huge collection of U.S. directories. Find directories in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog by searching for the town or county.