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Detroit Public Main Library

Detroit Public Main Library

Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:dir@detroitpubliclibrary.org

Address:

5201 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202

Telephone: 313-481-1300; Burton Historical Collection 313-481-1401

Hours:

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday : 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Map, directions, and public transportation:

Map: Location map: Detroit Public Library Main Branch
Directons:
Public transportation: Detroit DOT bus routes 16, 53, 450, 460, 610, and 851 all stop near the Detroit Public Library Main Branch.

Internet sites and databases:

Detroit Public Library calendar, news and highlights, special collections, favorites, catalog and database search, special services, locations, research and resources, and services.
Detroit Public Library catalog online by keyword, author, title, subject, series, or periodical title.
Burton Historical Collection has background history of the Great Lakes area, New England, and New France as well as local and county histories for both the United States and Canada.

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

The Detroit Public Library Main Branch is home to the Burton Historical Collection and to the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research. They also have many unpublished family histories, research aids like indexes and cemetery guides, and an obituary collection. Their family folder collection is large, as is their very good newspaper collection.^[1]

The Burton Historical Collection contains records pertaining to Detroit’s history from her days as a 17th century settlement to present day, with information about the Great Lakes Region including the role of Canada, the French and English influence. There are atlases, maps, photographs, pamphlets, bound newspapers, personal papers and much more. Some Vital records such as marriage, birth and death records are available. Federal population schedules along with family histories, personal papers, immigration records, some Detroit high school yearbooks, probate indexes and records plus city directories for most years and other supporting resources are also available.

Guides[edit | edit source]

Bernice Cox Sprenger, Guide to the Manuscripts in the Burton Historical Collection (Detroit, Mich.: Detroit Public Library, 1985). At various repositories (WorldCat); FS Library Book 977.4 A3sb.

Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

If you cannot visit or find a source at the Detroit Public Main Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections

Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}
such as: NARA I
NARA II
National Archives at _____
State Archives
State Library

Similar Collections

National Personnel Records Center
LC
FHL

Neighboring Collections

County Vital Records Office
City Vital Records Office
County Archives
County Orphan's Court
County Probate Court
County Recorder
County Coroner
U.S. District Court
County and local historical societies
County and local genealogical societies
Public Libraries
Museums and heritage societies
Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
State Vital Records Office
State Historical Society
State Genealogical Society
University Libraries
Church archives
Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]

Sources[edit | edit source]

↑ William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 61. At various repositories (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 J54d.

[DB61-1] William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 61. At various repositories (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 J54d.

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 === Contact Information  ===
-'''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">Source 1.</ref> &nbsp;[mailto:repository@whatever.net repository@whatever.net] <br>
+'''E-mail:'''[Mailto:dir@detroitpubliclibrary.org dir@detroitpubliclibrary.org]
+'''Address:'''
-'''Address:'''<ref name="S1" />
+:5201 Woodward Ave.<br>Detroit, MI 48202
-:000 Santa's Workshop Lane<br>
+'''Telephone:''' 313-481-1300;  Burton Historical Collection 313-481-1401<br>
-:North Pole,&nbsp;AK 99999-9999 <br><br>
-'''Telephone:'''<ref name="S1" /> &nbsp;800-000-0000, or 801-000-0000<br>'''Fax:''' &nbsp;802-000-0000<br>
+'''Hours:'''
+*'''Monday: '''	CLOSED
+*'''Tuesday	: '''12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
+*'''Wednesday: '''12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
+*'''Thursday: '''10:00 am - 6:00 pm
+*'''Friday: '''10:00 am - 6:00 pm
+*'''Saturday: '''10:00 am - 6:00 pm
+*'''Sunday: '''CLOSED
-'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="S1" /> &nbsp;Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30 <br>
+'''Map, directions, and public transportation:'''<br>
-'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''<ref name="S1" /> &nbsp;{''Optional''} <br>
+*'''Map:'''  [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Detroit+Main+Library,+Wayne+State+University,+5201+Woodward+Ave,+Detroit,+MI+48202/@42.3597921,-83.0691169,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8824d2bcde008bdf:0x55c4dcc8baecb8d6 Location map: Detroit Public Library Main Branch]
+*'''Directons:'''
+*'''Public transportation:''' [http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules Detroit DOT] bus routes 16, 53, 450, 460, 610, and 851 all stop near the Detroit Public Library Main Branch.
 '''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>
-*Repository Internet site ''{create a link for each bullet, and then give a line or two listing content so the reader will know if it is worthwhile to click on that link}.''<br>
+*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/ Detroit Public Library] calendar, news and highlights, special collections, favorites, catalog and database search, special services, locations, research and resources, and services.<br>
-*Repository catalog online. <br>
+*[https://detp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/ Detroit Public Library] catalog online by keyword, author, title, subject, series, or periodical title. <br>
-*Repository database. <br>
+*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/featuredcollection/burton-historical-collection Burton Historical Collection] has background history of the Great Lakes area, New England, and New France as well as local and county histories for both the United States and Canada. <br>
-*other(s).<br>
 === Collection Description  ===
-{''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>''}
+The '''Detroit Public Library Main Branch''' is home to the '''[http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/featuredcollection/burton-historical-collection Burton Historical Collection]''' and to the '''Detroit Society for Genealogical Research'''. They also have many unpublished family histories, research aids like indexes and cemetery guides, and an obituary collection. Their family folder collection is large, as is their very good newspaper collection.<ref name="DB61">William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 61. {{WorldCat|39493985|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|728550|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 J54d}}.</ref>
-=== Tips  ===
+The '''Burton Historical Collection''' contains records pertaining to Detroit’s history from her days as a 17th century settlement to present day, with information about the Great Lakes Region including the role of Canada, the French and English influence. There are atlases, maps, photographs, pamphlets, bound newspapers, personal papers and much more. Some Vital records such as marriage, birth and death records are available. Federal population schedules along with family histories, personal papers, immigration records, some Detroit high school yearbooks, probate indexes and records plus city directories for most years and other supporting resources are also available.
-{Optional}
+=== Guides  ===
-=== Guides  ===
+:*Bernice Cox Sprenger, ''Guide to the Manuscripts in the Burton Historical Collection'' (Detroit, Mich.: Detroit Public Library, 1985). {{WorldCat|12690224|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|476098|item|disp=FS Library Book 977.4 A3sb}}.
-{''Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. ''}
+:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/Michigan%20and%20Detroit%20Selected%20Genealogical%20Resources.pdf Michigan and Detroit Select Genealogical Resources]
+:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/Index%20of%20Roman%20Catholic%20Church%20Records%20from%20Archdiocese%20of%20Detroit_4.pdf Roman Catholic Church Records from the Archdiocese of Detroit]
+:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/BHC%20Sources%20for%20Civil%20War%20Research.pdf Selected Resources for Civil War Research]
+:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/BHC_Gen_Af-Am_Sources_rev.1.pdf Selected African American Resources]
+:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/War%20of%201812%20Resources.pdf War of 1812 Resources]
+:*[http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/wayne-county-death-record-index Wayne County Death Record Index]
 === Alternate Repositories  ===
-{''&nbsp;'''List''' (link to a Wiki article for) '''at least one or more other repositories''' that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.''}
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 *County Vital Records Office
 *City Vital Records Office
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+{{Michigan|Michigan}}<br>
-{IF this repository appears in the OCLC WorldCat's [http://www.worldcat.org/libraries Find a library near you] search results list with an OCLC WorldCat symbol next to its name, THEN in the '''Internet sites and databases''' section at the end of the ''Repository catalog online&nbsp;'' entry add the following phrase: '''<nowiki>{{WC}}Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].</nowiki>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;}
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