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=== Contact Information === | === Contact Information === | ||
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="Visit">[http://www.ohiohistory.org/faqs OHS General Policies FAQ] at Ohio Historical Connection] (accessed 8 October 2012).</ref> | '''E-mail:'''<ref name="Visit">[http://www.ohiohistory.org/faqs OHS General Policies FAQ] at Ohio Historical Connection] (accessed 8 October 2012).</ref> <br> | ||
*For inquiries about research questions or on the resources available in the Archives/Library: [mailto:reference@ohiohistory.org reference@ohiohistory.org] <br> | *For inquiries about research questions or on the resources available in the Archives/Library: [mailto:reference@ohiohistory.org reference@ohiohistory.org] <br> | ||
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Headquarters includes: Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio History Center & Museum, Ohio History Store, Ohio Village, State Archives Library.<br><br> '''Telephone:'''<ref name="Visit" /> Phone: 614-297-2300 or Toll Free at 1-800-686-6124<br><br> '''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="Visit" /><br> | Headquarters includes: Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio History Center & Museum, Ohio History Store, Ohio Village, State Archives Library.<br><br> '''Telephone:'''<ref name="Visit" /> Phone: 614-297-2300 or Toll Free at 1-800-686-6124<br><br> '''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="Visit" /><br> | ||
:Ohio History Center | :Ohio History Center Museum: Wednesday through Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, Noon-5. | ||
:Archives/Library: Wednesday through Saturday, 10-5.<br> <br> | :Archives/Library: Wednesday through Saturday, 10-5.<br> <br> | ||
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=== Collection Description === | === Collection Description === | ||
The Ohio History Connection serves as the state archives. They have an excellent collection of manuscripts for government, land, and military records, as well as biographies, genealogies, and vital records.<ref name="DB89">William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 89. {{WorldCat|39493985|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{ | The Ohio History Connection serves as the state archives. They have an excellent collection of manuscripts for government, land, and military records, as well as biographies, genealogies, and vital records.<ref name="DB89">William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 89. {{WorldCat|39493985|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|728550|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 J54d}}.</ref> <ref name="Network">[http://www.ohiohistory.org/collections--archives/state-archives/lgrp-home/lgrp-network-centers Ohio Network of American History Research Centers] in ''Ohio History Connection'' (accessed 28 February 2014).</ref> | ||
*[http://www.ohiohistory.org/learn/collections Collections & Archives] has objects, photos, and documents to represent all of Ohio's 88 counties covering a vast array of topics from the earliest Paleo Indians to current times such as: Archaeology, Archives/Library, Digital Collections & Services, History, Natural History, State Archives, Manuscripts/Audiovisuals, Museum and Library Services. | *[http://www.ohiohistory.org/learn/collections Collections & Archives] has objects, photos, and documents to represent all of Ohio's 88 counties covering a vast array of topics from the earliest Paleo Indians to current times such as: Archaeology, Archives/Library, Digital Collections & Services, History, Natural History, State Archives, Manuscripts/Audiovisuals, Museum and Library Services. | ||
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*[http://www.ohiohistory.org/about-us/citizens-guide Citizen's Guide]. See video about Ohio's history. Read Guide to learn about the Ohio Historiy Connection.<ref>[http://www.ohiohistory.org/about-us/citizens-guide Citizen's Guide] at Ohio Historical Society] (accessed 9 October 2012).</ref><br> | *[http://www.ohiohistory.org/about-us/citizens-guide Citizen's Guide]. See video about Ohio's history. Read Guide to learn about the Ohio Historiy Connection.<ref>[http://www.ohiohistory.org/about-us/citizens-guide Citizen's Guide] at Ohio Historical Society] (accessed 9 October 2012).</ref><br> | ||
*[http://www.ohiohistory.org/learn/archives-library/archiveslibrary-services/research-guides Research Guides] available on these topics: Audiovisual Material, Birth Records, Death Records, Divorce Records, Marriage Records, General Government Records, Military Rosters, Newspapers,, and Prison Records. | *[http://www.ohiohistory.org/learn/archives-library/archiveslibrary-services/research-guides Research Guides] available on these topics: Audiovisual Material, Birth Records, Death Records, Divorce Records, Marriage Records, General Government Records, Military Rosters, Newspapers,, and Prison Records. | ||
*Andrea D. Lentz, and Sara S. Fuller, eds., ''A Guide to Manuscripts at the Ohio Historical Society'' (Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Historical Society, 1972). [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/33237-a-guide-to-manuscripts-at-the-ohio-historical-society?offset=1 Digital version] {{WorldCat|692738|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Andrea D. Lentz, and Sara S. Fuller, eds., ''A Guide to Manuscripts at the Ohio Historical Society'' (Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Historical Society, 1972). [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/33237-a-guide-to-manuscripts-at-the-ohio-historical-society?offset=1 Digital version] {{WorldCat|692738|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|263912|item|disp=FS Library Film 1320571 Item 3; Book 977.1 A3ohs}}. | ||
*Suzanne Wolfe Mettle, et al., comps. ''Genealogical Researcher's Manual with Special References for Using the Ohio Historical Society Library'' (Columbus, Ohio: Franklin County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, 1981). {{WorldCat|7415184|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Suzanne Wolfe Mettle, et al., comps. ''Genealogical Researcher's Manual with Special References for Using the Ohio Historical Society Library'' (Columbus, Ohio: Franklin County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, 1981). {{WorldCat|7415184|item|disp=At various repositories (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|21855|item|disp=FS Library Book 977.1 D27g}}.<br> | ||
=== Alternate Repositories === | === Alternate Repositories === | ||
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*[[National Archives at Chicago]] old federal court and agency records for Ohio, U.S. federal censuses 1790–1940; military service and pension indexes, passenger lists, naturalizations, Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, Fold3.<ref>[http://www.archives.gov/chicago/archives/genealogy.html Genealogy] in ''National Archives at Chicago'' (accessed 27 February 2014).</ref> | *[[National Archives at Chicago]] old federal court and agency records for Ohio, U.S. federal censuses 1790–1940; military service and pension indexes, passenger lists, naturalizations, Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, Fold3.<ref>[http://www.archives.gov/chicago/archives/genealogy.html Genealogy] in ''National Archives at Chicago'' (accessed 27 February 2014).</ref> | ||
*[[Allen County Public Library|Allen County Public Library]], Fort Wayne, Indiana, premier periodical collection, including Ohio genealogies, local histories, databases, military, censuses, directories, and passenger lists.<ref>[http://www.genealogycenter.org/docs/default-source/resources/aboutusbrochure.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Genealogy Center Collections] in ''Genealogy Center'' (accessed 27 February 2015).</ref> | *[[Allen County Public Library|Allen County Public Library]], Fort Wayne, Indiana, premier periodical collection, including Ohio genealogies, local histories, databases, military, censuses, directories, and passenger lists.<ref>[http://www.genealogycenter.org/docs/default-source/resources/aboutusbrochure.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Genealogy Center Collections] in ''Genealogy Center'' (accessed 27 February 2015).</ref> | ||
*[[Newberry Library]], Chicago, Illinois, a large repository with genealogies, local histories, censuses, military, land, indexes, vital records, court, and tax records mostly from the Mississippi Valley, eastern seaboard, Canada, and the British Isles.<ref>[http://www. | *[[Newberry Library]], Chicago, Illinois, a large repository with genealogies, local histories, censuses, military, land, indexes, vital records, court, and tax records mostly from the Mississippi Valley, eastern seaboard, Canada, and the British Isles.<ref>[http://www./genealogy-and-local-history Genealogy and Local History] in ''The Newberry'' (accessed 27 February 2015).</ref> | ||
*[[State Library of Ohio]], Columbus, has good records of Ohio, and of states like Pennsylvania, New York, and the states of New England which all contributed early immigrants to Ohio.<ref name="DB89" /> | *[[State Library of Ohio]], Columbus, has good records of Ohio, and of states like Pennsylvania, New York, and the states of New England which all contributed early immigrants to Ohio.<ref name="DB89" /> | ||
'''''Similar Collections'''''<br> | '''''Similar Collections'''''<br> | ||
*[[Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County]], a top genealogy and local history collection of early Ohio sources. This includes the ''[http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/main/inlandrivers.html Inland Rivers Library] | *[[Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County]], a top genealogy and local history collection of early Ohio sources. This includes the ''[http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/main/inlandrivers.html Inland Rivers Library] '' of the Ohio River and its tributaries (riverboat traffic between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Louisville, Kentucky) in Special Collections.<ref name="DB89" /> | ||
'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br> | '''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br> | ||
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*[http://www.columbushistory.org/ Columbus Historical Society] memory project, recommended reading, and links. | *[http://www.columbushistory.org/ Columbus Historical Society] memory project, recommended reading, and links. | ||
*[http://columbusjewishhistory.org/ Columbus Jewish Historical Society] genealogies, oral histories, local histories, digital collections. | *[http://columbusjewishhistory.org/ Columbus Jewish Historical Society] genealogies, oral histories, local histories, digital collections. | ||
*[https://www.columbuslibrary.org/ | *[https://www.columbuslibrary.org/ Columbus Metropolitan Library] Internet history and genealogy, Sanborn maps, newspaper indexes, Columbus Historical Society, and images. | ||
*[http://fcghs-oh.org/ Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society], Grove City, research services, obituaries, and pioneer families. | *[http://fcghs-oh.org/ Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society], Grove City, research services, obituaries, and pioneer families. | ||
*[http://www.hilliardohiohistoricalsociety.com/library/ Hillard Historical Society Library], Hillard, papers, books, photographs, maps, and other historical materials. | *[http://www.hilliardohiohistoricalsociety.com/library/ Hillard Historical Society Library], Hillard, papers, books, photographs, maps, and other historical materials. | ||
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*[https://library.owu.edu/archives-methodism Archives of Ohio United Methodists], Delaware, history of Methodism in Ohio and generally, manuscripts, photos, local church histories, church records, ministers, newspapers, and personal papers. | *[https://library.owu.edu/archives-methodism Archives of Ohio United Methodists], Delaware, history of Methodism in Ohio and generally, manuscripts, photos, local church histories, church records, ministers, newspapers, and personal papers. | ||
*[http://www.bgsu.edu/library/cac.html Bowling Green State University Jerome Library] local government records, and newspapers. | *[http://www.bgsu.edu/library/cac.html Bowling Green State University Jerome Library] local government records, and newspapers. | ||
*[[Dayton Metro Library]], the ''Dayton Room | *[[Dayton Metro Library]], the ''Dayton Room '' has one of Ohio's best genealogical collections including books, periodicals, indexes, genealogies, and biographies.<ref name="DB89" /> | ||
*[http://www.erielackhs.org/index.php/archives Erie Lackawanna Historical Society], Cleveland, history of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, Erie Railroad, Erie Lackawanna Railway, and related lines. No employee records.<ref>[http://www.erielackhs.org/index.php/archives Archives] in ''Erie Lackawanna Historical Society, Inc.'' (accessed 5 March 2015).</ref> | *[http://www.erielackhs.org/index.php/archives Erie Lackawanna Historical Society], Cleveland, history of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, Erie Railroad, Erie Lackawanna Railway, and related lines. No employee records.<ref>[http://www.erielackhs.org/index.php/archives Archives] in ''Erie Lackawanna Historical Society, Inc.'' (accessed 5 March 2015).</ref> | ||
*[[Ohio University Alden Library]], Athens, their excellent manuscript collection includes church records, and business records. They also have county histories, biographies, and newspapers. It is like a second state archives.<ref name="DB89" /> | *[[Ohio University Alden Library]], Athens, their excellent manuscript collection includes church records, and business records. They also have county histories, biographies, and newspapers. It is like a second state archives.<ref name="DB89" /> | ||
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 Contact Information[edit | edit source]E-mail:[1]
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Headquarters includes: Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio History Center & Museum, Ohio History Store, Ohio Village, State Archives Library.
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Collection Description[edit | edit source]The Ohio History Connection serves as the state archives. They have an excellent collection of manuscripts for government, land, and military records, as well as biographies, genealogies, and vital records.[5] [6]
Tips[edit | edit source]The Ohio History Connection has within its network over 50 historical homes, museums, archaeological sites, nature preserves, geological sites, and more across Ohio. Map showing were they are. Guides[edit | edit source]
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