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=== Contact Information  ===
=== Contact Information  ===


'''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">Source 1.</ref> [mailto:repository@whatever.net repository@whatever.net] <br>
'''Email:'''<br>
{{Block indent|[mailto:info@mainehistory.org/ info@mainehistory.org/]}}


'''Address:'''</ref>
'''Physical Address:'''<br>
{{Block indent|230 State Street<br> Augusta, ME 04333<br>}}


:000 Santa's Workshop Lane<br>  
'''Mailing Address:'''<br>
:North Pole, AK 99999-9999 <br><br>
{{Block indent|64 SHS<br>Augusta, ME 04333-0064<br>}}


'''Telephone:'''</ref> 800-000-0000, or 801-000-0000<br>'''Fax:'''  802-000-0000<br>  
'''Telephone:'''<br>
 
{{Block indent|(207) 287-5600}}
'''Hours and holidays:'''</ref> Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30 <br>
 
'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''</ref> {''Optional''} <br>


'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
*[http://www.maine.gov/msl/ Website]
*[http://www.state.me.us/msl/services/genealogy/index.shtml Maine State Library -- Genealogy]


*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>
Maine State Library has a substantial collection of genealogies; town histories and published vital records for towns in Maine and a good deal of New England; materials on the Maritime Provinces of Canada; and genealogy handbooks and other helpful tools.<br>  
*Repository catalog online. <br>
<br>
*Repository database. <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>''}


=== Tips  ===
=== Maine State Resources/Special Collections ===


{Optional}
*[http://www.state.me.us/msl/maine/index.shtml Maine resources] are collected by the State Library. State town and county histories, town reports, state government documents, maps and other materials designed to provide comprehensive coverage of Maine history and government are available.
 
*The primary collection focus of the State Library is the acquisition of books and materials about Maine and by Maine authors. State and town histories, as well as family histories, are well represented in the general collection.
=== Guides  ===
 
{''Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. ''}
 
=== Alternate Repositories  ===
 
{'' '''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.''}
 
If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following.
 
'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>
 
*Alternate Repository ''{create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}''<br>
*<br>
*''such as:'' NARA I
*NARA II
*National Archives at _____
*State Archives
*State Library
 
'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>
 
*<br>
*<br>
*National Personnel Records Center
*LC
*FHL
 
'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>
 
*<br>
*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
*[[Closest FamilySearch Center]] has [[FamilySearch Center Portal|premium online services]] for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] in Salt Lake City.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers] in ''Family History Research Wiki'' (accessed 29 February 2016).</ref>
*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]
 
{{Wikipedia|Such-and-Such Repository}} {''OPTIONAL:'' Delete this IF no similar Wikipedia article exists!}


=== Sources  ===
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{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 '' entry add the following phrase: '''<nowiki>{{WC}}Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].</nowiki>'''  }


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[[Category:Maine Archives and Libraries]]
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Latest revision as of 20:52, 19 August 2025

Maine State Library
Maine State Library, Museum & Archives, Augusta, ME.


Contact Information[edit | edit source]

Email:

Physical Address:

230 State Street
Augusta, ME 04333

Mailing Address:

64 SHS
Augusta, ME 04333-0064

Telephone:

(207) 287-5600

Internet sites and databases:

Maine State Library has a substantial collection of genealogies; town histories and published vital records for towns in Maine and a good deal of New England; materials on the Maritime Provinces of Canada; and genealogy handbooks and other helpful tools.

Maine State Resources/Special Collections[edit | edit source]

  • Maine resources are collected by the State Library. State town and county histories, town reports, state government documents, maps and other materials designed to provide comprehensive coverage of Maine history and government are available.
  • The primary collection focus of the State Library is the acquisition of books and materials about Maine and by Maine authors. State and town histories, as well as family histories, are well represented in the general collection.

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