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{{TOC right}}These repositories preserve sources, maintain indexes, and provide services to help genealogists document their ancestors who lived in Arizona.  
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These repositories preserve sources, maintain indexes, and provide services to help genealogists document their ancestors who lived in Arizona.  


=== Online Records  ===
===Wiki Articles on Major Repositories in Arizona===
[[National Archives at Riverside]]{{·}} [[Arizona State Archives|State Archives]]{{·}} [[State Library of Arizona|State Library]]{{·}} [[Arizona Historical Society]]{{·}} [[Arizona State University Library]]{{·}} [[Northern Arizona University Cline Library|Northern Arizona University Library]]{{·}} [[Phoenix Public Library, Burton Barr Central Library|Phoenix Public Library]]{{·}} [[Pima County Public Library, Joel D. Valdez Main Library|Pima County Public Library]]{{·}} [[University of Arizona Special Collections]]{{·}} [[West Valley Genealogical Society]]{{·}} [[Bancroft Library]]{{·}} [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]{{·}} [[Southwest Museum Braun Research Library]]


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===Online Records===


Also, the [[Mountain West Digital Library]] combines digital collections from more than 50 universities, colleges, public libraries, museums, state agencies, and historical societies in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii.
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=== National ===
*[[Mountain West Digital Library]] from more than 50 universities, colleges, public libraries, museums, state agencies, and historical societies in '''Arizona''', Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii.[[Image:NatlArchivesRiverside.jpg|thumb|right|280px|National Archives at Riverside (Perris, Calif.)]]


[[Image:NatlArchivesRiverside.jpg|right|150px|NatlArchivesRiverside.jpg]] [[National Archives at Riverside]] The National Archives at Riverside, California, has more than 38,000 cubic feet of archival holdings dating from about l850 to the l980s. In addition to textual records, there are architectural drawings, maps, and photographs. These holdings were created or received by the Federal courts and over 50 Federal agencies in Arizona, southern California, and Clark County, Nevada. Federal law requires that agencies transfer permanently valuable, noncurrent records to the National Archives.
===National Repositories===


=== Statewide  ===
====[[National Archives at Riverside]]====
23123 Cojaico Road <br>Perris, California 92570<br>Telephone: 951-956-2000 <br>Fax: 951-956-2029<br>E-mail: [mailto:riverside.archives@nara.gov riverside.archives@nara.gov]<br>Internet: https://www.archives.gov/frc/riverside<nowiki/>/
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'''[[Arizona State Archives|Arizona State Archives]]''', Phoenix, has collections from state, county and local government offices, boards and commissions as well as collections from private citizens and non-governmental groups. These records help document the official actions of state, county and local governments and the private lives and accomplishments of people and organizations in Arizona.  
:Has records of southern California, '''Arizona''' and Clark County, Nevada. California Indian enrollments, Asian immigrants, naturalizations, land records, Arizona taxes, sailors, all U.S. censuses, military post returns, Five Civilized Tribes, Revolutionary War, Civil War records, passenger arrival lists, Mexican and Canadian border crossings, passport applications.<ref name="NAPRR">[http://www.archives.gov/riverside/ Welcome to the National Archives at Riverside] in ''National Archives'' (accessed 30 October 2013).</ref> <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/riverside/genealogy.html Genealogy Research in Riverside] in ''National Archives'' (accessed 30 October 2013).</ref>


'''[[State Library of Arizona|Arizona State Library]]''', [[Image:AZ State Capitol Building 80731.JPG|right|175px|AZ State Capitol Building 80731.JPG]]Phoenix, the book and periodical sections of the collection are the largest in Arizona and specific titles may be located by using the Library and Archives' online catalog. Additional access to CD-ROM's, premium online databases and through inter-library loan. This is '''''the&nbsp;''''' starting place for Arizona research.<ref name="DB">William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 15. {{WorldCat|39493985|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|728550|item|disp=FHL Book 973 J54d}}.</ref>
===Statewide Repositories===


=== Regional  ===
====[[Arizona State Archives|Arizona State Archives]]====
1901 W Madison St<br>Phoenix, AZ 85009<br>Telephone: 602-926-3720<br>Fax: 602-256-7982<br>E-mail:<ref>[https://www.azlibrary.gov/arizona-state-archives-reference-question Arizona State Archives Reference Question] in ''Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records'' (accessed 14 January 2015).</ref>  [https://www.azlibrary.gov/arizona-state-archives-reference-question Arizona State Archives Reference Question] <br>Internet: [http://www.azlibrary.gov/arm/research-archives Research at the Archives] archival collections, maps, newspapers, Arizona collection, photographs, oral histories, genealogy, Arizona agencies, reproductions, and fees.


[[Mesa FamilySearch Library]][[Image:Mesa Family History Building.jpg|right|175px|Mesa Family History Building.jpg]] is one of the largest [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] in the world. The public is welcome. They have a good collection of 40,000 United States genealogy books, and an outstanding collection of U.S. federal censuses as part of their 81,000 microfilms.<ref name="DB" /> They also have 129 free guest computers with access to ''FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, Fold3, American Ancestors, World Vital Records'', and other popular family history websites. They offer over 90 classes and workshops per month.<br><br>  
:Tax rolls, brands, coroner records, voting registers, prisoners, court marriage licenses, wills, probate cases, civil and criminal cases, Arizona agency records, 32,000 Arizona maps, and 180,000 photographs. The '''Arizona Collection''' is a continuation of the territorial library. It now includes Arizona history, archeology, biographies, local histories, American Indians, city and county budgets, Arizona high school and college yearbooks, newspaper index, microfilms of missions and military outpost papers, Arizona periodicals, and biographical vertical files.<ref>[http://www.azlibrary.gov/arm/research-archives/arizona-collection Arizona Collection] in ''Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records'' (accessed 14 January 2015).</ref>


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====[[State Library of Arizona|Arizona State Library]]====
[[Image:AZ State Capitol Building 80731.JPG|thumb|right|280px|Arizona State Capitol and Library in Phoenix]]1901 W Madison St<br>Phoenix, AZ 85009<br>Telephone: 602-926-3870, or Toll Free: 1-800-228-4710 (Arizona only)<br>Fax: 602-256-7984<br>E-mail: [https://www.azlibrary.gov/contact/State-Library-of-Arizona E-mail form] <br>Internet: [http://www.azlibrary.gov/sla State Library of Arizona] events, government info, legal resources, genealogy and family history, digital AZ library, visit the capitol, research centers, contact us.


[[Arizona State University Library]], Tempe, Archives and Special Collections, ''Hayden Arizona Pioneer Biographies'' is a good place to look for early Arizona families.<ref name="DB" />  
:This is '''''the ''''' starting place for Arizona research.<ref name="DB">William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 15. {{WorldCat|39493985|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|728550|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 J54d}}.</ref> This is primarily a book library—the largest one in Arizona. They also have census microfilms. Collection includes immigration and naturalization books and indexes, published material from all states for vital records, courts, wills, and county histories, published material for some international nations, major genealogical periodicals for several states, and Internet sites such as ''Ancestry'' .<ref name="GFH">[http://www.azlibrary.gov/sla/genealogy-and-family-history Genealogy and Family History] in ''Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records'' (accessed 10 February 2015).</ref>


:*[http://museums.asu.edu/ ASU Museums, Galleries &amp; Collections] ASU has a variety of collections that reflects much of ASU's and Arizona's history and culture. The Archaeological Research Institute hosts a collection of Arizona artifacts that have been discovered. ASU also has the Museum of Anthropology and the Luhrs Gallery which exhibits the collections of historical writings and manuscripts about Arizona.
===Regional Repositories===


[[University of Arizona Special Collections]], Tucson, [[Image:UAmainlibr 1008.jpg|right|175px|UAmainlibr 1008.jpg]]materials on Arizona, Southwest American history, and the U.S./Mexico Borderlands, including rare books, manuscripts, and photographs.<ref name="DB" /> <br><br>  
====[[Arizona Historical Society]]====
949 E. 2nd Street<br>Tucson, AZ 85719<br>Telephones:<br>  


[[Arizona Historical Society]], Tucson Library and Archives, has a Mexican and an early Arizona collection, Colorado River topics, manuscripts 1860-present, oral histories, maps, and photos.<ref name="DB" />
:*Central and Northern AZ Library Reference Desk 480-929-0292 ext.174
:*Southern AZ and Rio Colorado Region Library Reference Desk 520-617-1157
:*Historic Photographs 480-929-0292 ext. 131


[[Northern Arizona University Cline Library]], Flagstaff, includes Arizona history, Arizona photographs, archives, and oral histories.<ref name="DB" />
E-mail: [mailto:AHSTucson@azhs.gov AHSTucson@azhs.gov]<br>
Internet: [http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ Arizona Historical Society] visit AHS museums, education and programs, research collections, membership, publications, about, and events.


[[Phoenix Public Library, Burton Barr Central Library]][[Image:Phoenix Central Library.jpg|right|175px|Phoenix Central Library.jpg]] Their Arizona history collection is a good place for genealogy research.<ref name="DB" /><br><br>  
:Tucson Library and Archives, has a Mexican and an early Arizona collection, Colorado River topics, manuscripts 1860-present, oral histories, maps, and photos. Their excellent genealogical collection is run by one of America's most active historical societies.<ref name="DB" />


[[Pima County Public Library, Joel D. Valdez Main Library]], Tucson, Arizona collection, and the Southern Arizona Genealogical Society collection are housed here.<ref name="DB" />  
[[Image:Asuhayden.jpg|thumb|right|280px|ASU Hayden Library in Tempe]]  
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====[[Arizona State University Library]]====
[[West Valley Genealogical Society]], Youngstown, an active society with a good little library. Probably represents outside Arizona better because of retirees who contribute genealogies from all around the U.S.<ref name="DB" /> [[Image:Bancroft Library.jpg|right|150px|Bancroft Library.jpg]][[Image:SouthwestMuseum LosAngeles.jpg|right|150px|SouthwestMuseum LosAngeles.jpg]]  
Luhrs Reading Room, Level 4<br>ASU Charles Hayden Library<br>300 E Orange Mall<br>P.O. Box 871006<br>Tempe, AZ 85281<br>Telephone: Luhrs Reading Room  480-965-4932<br>E-mail: [http://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servlet/org.oclc.admin.BuildForm;jsessionid=169703FA1E06A509302A3FA5A2CC54F2?&institution=13716&type=1&language=1&qphost=qpap03pxdu.prod.oclc.org E-mail a librarian]<br>Internet: [https://lib.asu.edu/hayden Hayden Library Info] building info, collections, computer access, contact us, FAQ, services, study rooms, hours, subject guides, news and events.


=== Out of State  ===
:The '''Carl Hayden Archives''' and the ''Hayden Arizona Pioneer Biographical Index'' is a good place to look for early Arizona families.<ref name="DB" /> The '''Luhrs Reading Room''' has indexes, guides, databases, and personal reference assistance for researchers.<ref name="SpColl">[http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/index.html Archives and Special Collections Reference Services] in ''ASU Libraries'' (accessed 12 February 2015).</ref> The '''Arizona Collection''' includes 8,000 feet of manuscripts; oral histories; 30,000 books; and 500,000 photos.<ref>[https://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/arizona.htm Arizona Collection] in ''ASU Libraries'' (accessed 15 February 2015).</ref> '''Special Collections''' houses rare books, manuscripts, and special interest collections such as the ''Laos Research Collection''.<ref>[https://www.asu.edu/lib/speccoll/ Special Collections] in ''ASU Libraries'' (accessed 15 February 2015).</ref>


[[California Archives and Libraries#Bancroft|Bancroft Library, Univ. Calif. Berkeley]] An outstanding collection for early settlers, migration trails, stagecoaches, miners, and histories. They probably have more Arizona historical material than any repository in Arizona.<ref name="DB" />
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====Northern AZ Univ Cline Library====
'''[[Northern Arizona University Cline Library]]'''<br>PO Box 6022<br>Bldg. 28 Knoles Drive<br>Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-6022<br>Telephone: 928-523-2173, or 800-247-3380 <br>
E-mail: [http://library.nau.edu/research/message.html E-mail a librarian] form, or [mailto:librarians@nau.edu Research Help Services]. <br>Internet: [http://library.nau.edu/ Cline Library] research help, services, general information, Special Collections, catalog searches, articles and databases, quick search, newspapers, citation linker, and news.  


[[Southwest Museum Braun Research Library]], Los Angeles, includes the Monk Library of Arizoniana, California and Arizona history, and records of southwest American Indians.<ref name="DB" />  
:Includes Arizona history, Arizona photographs, archives, and oral histories.<ref name="DB" />


[[Family History Library]], [[Image:Family History Library.jpg|left|140px|Family History Library.jpg]]Salt Lake City, Utah, holds 450 computers, 3,400 databases, 3.1 million microforms, 4,500 periodicals, 310,000 books of worldwide family and local histories, civil, church, immigration, ethnic, military, and Mormon records. Includes a good collection for Arizona.<br><br><br><br>  
====Phoenix Pub Libr, Burton Barr Cntr Libr====
'''[[Phoenix Public Library, Burton Barr Central Library]]'''<br>[[Image:Phoenix Central Library.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Phoenix Pulbic Library, B Barr Central Library]]1221 N. Central Ave.<br>
Phoenix, AZ 85004<br>Telephone: 602-262-4636<br>E-mail: [http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/askus/Pages/Email-Us.aspx Ask Us Via Email] <br>Internet: [http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Locations/BurtonBarr Burton Barr Central Library] directions, events, hours, study rooms/rentals, and ask us.


=== References ===
:Their Arizona history collection is a good place for genealogy research.<ref name="DB" />
 
====Pima Co Pub Libr, Valdez Main Libr====
'''[[Pima County Public Library, Joel D. Valdez Main Library]]'''201 N. Stone Ave<br>Tucson, AZ 85701<br>Telephone: 520-594-5500<br>E-mail: [https://www.library.pima.gov/contact-us/ Question for Ask a Librarian]<br>Internet: [http://www.library.pima.gov/locations/mai/ Joel Valdez Main Library] hours, location, news, blog, events, facilities, new titles, news, upcoming closures and events, and services.
 
:The Arizona collection, and the Southern Arizona Genealogical Society collection are housed here.<ref name="DB" />
 
[[Image:UAmainlibr 1008.jpg|thumb|right|280px|U of AZ Libraries Special Collections in Tucson]]
 
====Univ of Arizona Special Collections====
'''[[University of Arizona Special Collections]]'''<br>1510 E. University Blvd.<br>Tucson, AZ 85721<br>Telephone: 520-621-6423<br>E-mail: [http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/research-assistance Ask a research question].<br>Internet: [http://www.library.arizona.edu/speccoll/ University of Arizona Library, Special Collections] collections, services, exhibits, news and events, about, location and hours.
 
:Materials on Arizona, Southwest American history, and the U.S./Mexico Borderlands, including rare books, manuscripts, and photographs.<ref name="DB" />
 
====[[West Valley Genealogical Society]]====
12222 N. 111th Ave<br>Youngstown, AZ 8536<br>Telephone: 623-933-4945<br>[mailto:info@azwvgs.org info@azwvgs.org]. <br>Internet: [https://azwvgs.org/ West Valley Genealogical Society] calendar, events, membership, resources, store, about us, hours, subscriber databases, how-to classes, special interest groups, and research nights.
 
:An active society with a good little library. Probably represents outside Arizona better because of retirees who contribute genealogies from all around the U.S.<ref name="DB" /> [[Image:Bancroft Library.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley in California]]
 
===Outside of Arizona Repositories===
 
====[[Bancroft Library]] UC Berkeley====
University of California, Berkeley, California 94720-6000 <br>Telephone: 510-642-6481 Reference desk<br>Fax: 510-642-7589<br>Internet: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/info/
 
:Premier Western Americana, and Latin Americana collections, including Native Americans, Spanish encounter and colonial settlement, exploration of western America, maps and atlases, the Mexican War, westward migration, the Gold Rush, mining, land surveys, religious and Utopian communities, and ethnic communities. They probably have more '''Arizona''' historical material than any repository in Arizona.<ref name="DB" /> <ref>[http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/ Collections] in ''The Bancroft Library'' Internet site (accessed 26 October 2013).</ref> <ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 19 and 21.</ref>
::The nearby '''Doe Library''' has a large collection of newspapers on microfilm.
 
[[Image:FamilySearch Library.jpg|thumb|right|265px|FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah]]
====FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Centers====
Many online records are available on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch website]. Due to contractual agreements with the custodian of the records, some images can only be viewed while in a [https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/about FamilySearch Center], [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/FamilySearch_Affiliate_Libraries FamilySearch Affiliate Library], or at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] in Salt Lake City.
 
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] also has books, maps, and other resources available exclusively onsite. The Library is free and open to the public.<br>
 
'''[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]'''<br>35 N. West Temple St.<br>Salt Lake City, Utah 84150<br>Telephone: 801-240-6536<br>Website: [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch]
 
====Southwest Museum Braun Research Library====
[[Image:SouthwestMuseum LosAngeles.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Southwest Museum in Los Angeles, California]]'''[[Southwest Museum Braun Research Library]]'''<br>PO Box 41558<br>234 Museum Dr<br>Highland Park, California 90065-5030<br>Telephone: 323-221-2164 ext. 256<br>E-mail: [mailto:rroom@theautry.org rroom@theautry.org]<br>Internet: http://theautry.org/plan-your-visit/hours-and-admission
 
:Includes the Monk Library of Arizoniana, California and '''Arizona''' history, and records of southwest American Indians. This includes books and serials on tribal histories, government, and social life and customs of native peoples.<ref name="DB" />
 
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These repositories preserve sources, maintain indexes, and provide services to help genealogists document their ancestors who lived in Arizona.

Wiki Articles on Major Repositories in Arizona

National Archives at Riverside · State Archives · State Library · Arizona Historical Society · Arizona State University Library · Northern Arizona University Library · Phoenix Public Library · Pima County Public Library · University of Arizona Special Collections · West Valley Genealogical Society · Bancroft Library · FamilySearch Library · Southwest Museum Braun Research Library

Online Records

Links to online databases and indexes that may include vital records, biographies, cemeteries, censuses, histories, immigration records, land records, maps, military records, naturalizations, newspapers, obituaries, or probate records.

  • Mountain West Digital Library from more than 50 universities, colleges, public libraries, museums, state agencies, and historical societies in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii.
    National Archives at Riverside (Perris, Calif.)

National Repositories

National Archives at Riverside

23123 Cojaico Road
Perris, California 92570
Telephone: 951-956-2000
Fax: 951-956-2029
E-mail: riverside.archives@nara.gov
Internet: https://www.archives.gov/frc/riverside/

Has records of southern California, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada. California Indian enrollments, Asian immigrants, naturalizations, land records, Arizona taxes, sailors, all U.S. censuses, military post returns, Five Civilized Tribes, Revolutionary War, Civil War records, passenger arrival lists, Mexican and Canadian border crossings, passport applications.[1] [2]

Statewide Repositories

Arizona State Archives

1901 W Madison St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Telephone: 602-926-3720
Fax: 602-256-7982
E-mail:[3] Arizona State Archives Reference Question
Internet: Research at the Archives archival collections, maps, newspapers, Arizona collection, photographs, oral histories, genealogy, Arizona agencies, reproductions, and fees.

Tax rolls, brands, coroner records, voting registers, prisoners, court marriage licenses, wills, probate cases, civil and criminal cases, Arizona agency records, 32,000 Arizona maps, and 180,000 photographs. The Arizona Collection is a continuation of the territorial library. It now includes Arizona history, archeology, biographies, local histories, American Indians, city and county budgets, Arizona high school and college yearbooks, newspaper index, microfilms of missions and military outpost papers, Arizona periodicals, and biographical vertical files.[4]

Arizona State Library

Arizona State Capitol and Library in Phoenix

1901 W Madison St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Telephone: 602-926-3870, or Toll Free: 1-800-228-4710 (Arizona only)
Fax: 602-256-7984
E-mail: E-mail form
Internet: State Library of Arizona events, government info, legal resources, genealogy and family history, digital AZ library, visit the capitol, research centers, contact us.

This is the starting place for Arizona research.[5] This is primarily a book library—the largest one in Arizona. They also have census microfilms. Collection includes immigration and naturalization books and indexes, published material from all states for vital records, courts, wills, and county histories, published material for some international nations, major genealogical periodicals for several states, and Internet sites such as Ancestry .[6]

Regional Repositories

Arizona Historical Society

949 E. 2nd Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
Telephones:

  • Central and Northern AZ Library Reference Desk 480-929-0292 ext.174
  • Southern AZ and Rio Colorado Region Library Reference Desk 520-617-1157
  • Historic Photographs 480-929-0292 ext. 131

E-mail: AHSTucson@azhs.gov
Internet: Arizona Historical Society visit AHS museums, education and programs, research collections, membership, publications, about, and events.

Tucson Library and Archives, has a Mexican and an early Arizona collection, Colorado River topics, manuscripts 1860-present, oral histories, maps, and photos. Their excellent genealogical collection is run by one of America's most active historical societies.[5]
ASU Hayden Library in Tempe

Arizona State University Library

Luhrs Reading Room, Level 4
ASU Charles Hayden Library
300 E Orange Mall
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe, AZ 85281
Telephone: Luhrs Reading Room 480-965-4932
E-mail: E-mail a librarian
Internet: Hayden Library Info building info, collections, computer access, contact us, FAQ, services, study rooms, hours, subject guides, news and events.

The Carl Hayden Archives and the Hayden Arizona Pioneer Biographical Index is a good place to look for early Arizona families.[5] The Luhrs Reading Room has indexes, guides, databases, and personal reference assistance for researchers.[7] The Arizona Collection includes 8,000 feet of manuscripts; oral histories; 30,000 books; and 500,000 photos.[8] Special Collections houses rare books, manuscripts, and special interest collections such as the Laos Research Collection.[9]


Northern AZ Univ Cline Library

Northern Arizona University Cline Library
PO Box 6022
Bldg. 28 Knoles Drive
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-6022
Telephone: 928-523-2173, or 800-247-3380
E-mail: E-mail a librarian form, or Research Help Services.
Internet: Cline Library research help, services, general information, Special Collections, catalog searches, articles and databases, quick search, newspapers, citation linker, and news.

Includes Arizona history, Arizona photographs, archives, and oral histories.[5]

Phoenix Pub Libr, Burton Barr Cntr Libr

Phoenix Public Library, Burton Barr Central Library

Phoenix Pulbic Library, B Barr Central Library

1221 N. Central Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85004
Telephone: 602-262-4636
E-mail: Ask Us Via Email
Internet: Burton Barr Central Library directions, events, hours, study rooms/rentals, and ask us.

Their Arizona history collection is a good place for genealogy research.[5]

Pima Co Pub Libr, Valdez Main Libr

Pima County Public Library, Joel D. Valdez Main Library201 N. Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
Telephone: 520-594-5500
E-mail: Question for Ask a Librarian
Internet: Joel Valdez Main Library hours, location, news, blog, events, facilities, new titles, news, upcoming closures and events, and services.

The Arizona collection, and the Southern Arizona Genealogical Society collection are housed here.[5]
U of AZ Libraries Special Collections in Tucson

Univ of Arizona Special Collections

University of Arizona Special Collections
1510 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721
Telephone: 520-621-6423
E-mail: Ask a research question.
Internet: University of Arizona Library, Special Collections collections, services, exhibits, news and events, about, location and hours.

Materials on Arizona, Southwest American history, and the U.S./Mexico Borderlands, including rare books, manuscripts, and photographs.[5]

West Valley Genealogical Society

12222 N. 111th Ave
Youngstown, AZ 8536
Telephone: 623-933-4945
info@azwvgs.org.
Internet: West Valley Genealogical Society calendar, events, membership, resources, store, about us, hours, subscriber databases, how-to classes, special interest groups, and research nights.

An active society with a good little library. Probably represents outside Arizona better because of retirees who contribute genealogies from all around the U.S.[5]
Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley in California

Outside of Arizona Repositories

Bancroft Library UC Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, California 94720-6000
Telephone: 510-642-6481 Reference desk
Fax: 510-642-7589
Internet: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/info/

Premier Western Americana, and Latin Americana collections, including Native Americans, Spanish encounter and colonial settlement, exploration of western America, maps and atlases, the Mexican War, westward migration, the Gold Rush, mining, land surveys, religious and Utopian communities, and ethnic communities. They probably have more Arizona historical material than any repository in Arizona.[5] [10] [11]
The nearby Doe Library has a large collection of newspapers on microfilm.
FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah

FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Centers

Many online records are available on the FamilySearch website. Due to contractual agreements with the custodian of the records, some images can only be viewed while in a FamilySearch Center, FamilySearch Affiliate Library, or at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.

The FamilySearch Library also has books, maps, and other resources available exclusively onsite. The Library is free and open to the public.

FamilySearch Library
35 N. West Temple St.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84150
Telephone: 801-240-6536
Website: FamilySearch

Southwest Museum Braun Research Library

Southwest Museum in Los Angeles, California

Southwest Museum Braun Research Library
PO Box 41558
234 Museum Dr
Highland Park, California 90065-5030
Telephone: 323-221-2164 ext. 256
E-mail: rroom@theautry.org
Internet: http://theautry.org/plan-your-visit/hours-and-admission

Includes the Monk Library of Arizoniana, California and Arizona history, and records of southwest American Indians. This includes books and serials on tribal histories, government, and social life and customs of native peoples.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Welcome to the National Archives at Riverside in National Archives (accessed 30 October 2013).
  2. ↑ Genealogy Research in Riverside in National Archives (accessed 30 October 2013).
  3. ↑ Arizona State Archives Reference Question in Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (accessed 14 January 2015).
  4. ↑ Arizona Collection in Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (accessed 14 January 2015).
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 15. At various repositories (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 J54d.
  6. ↑ Genealogy and Family History in Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (accessed 10 February 2015).
  7. ↑ Archives and Special Collections Reference Services in ASU Libraries (accessed 12 February 2015).
  8. ↑ Arizona Collection in ASU Libraries (accessed 15 February 2015).
  9. ↑ Special Collections in ASU Libraries (accessed 15 February 2015).
  10. ↑ Collections in The Bancroft Library Internet site (accessed 26 October 2013).
  11. ↑ Dollarhide and Bremer, 19 and 21.
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