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The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers.  
The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers.  


=== State Archives of Michigan  ===
==== State Archives of Michigan  ====


'''[http://www.michigan.gov/sos/ Department of State]'''<br>717 West Allegan<br>Lansing, MI 48918-1837<br>Telephone: 517-373-1408  
'''[http://www.michigan.gov/sos/ Department of State]'''<br>717 West Allegan<br>Lansing, MI 48918-1837<br>Telephone: 517-373-1408  
==== National Archives ====


'''[[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)|National Archives Great Lake Region (Chicago)]]'''<br>7358 South Pulaski Road<br>Chicago, IL 60629<br>Telephone: 312-581-7816<br>[http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/ National Archives at Chicago and Dayton]  
'''[[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)|National Archives Great Lake Region (Chicago)]]'''<br>7358 South Pulaski Road<br>Chicago, IL 60629<br>Telephone: 312-581-7816<br>[http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/ National Archives at Chicago and Dayton]  
==== Libraries and Archives ====


'''[http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-54574_18635---,00.html Library of Michigan]'''<br>702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>P.O. Box 30007<br>Lansing, MI 48909-7507<br>Telephone: 517-373-1300 <br>Email: librarian@michigan.gov<br>Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm  
'''[http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-54574_18635---,00.html Library of Michigan]'''<br>702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>P.O. Box 30007<br>Lansing, MI 48909-7507<br>Telephone: 517-373-1300 <br>Email: librarian@michigan.gov<br>Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm  
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Sprenger, Bernice Cox. ''Guide to the Manuscripts in the Burton Historical Collection''. Detroit, Michigan: Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan1985. (Family History Library {{FHL|476098|item|disp=FHL book 977.4 A3sb}}.)  
Sprenger, Bernice Cox. ''Guide to the Manuscripts in the Burton Historical Collection''. Detroit, Michigan: Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan1985. (Family History Library {{FHL|476098|item|disp=FHL book 977.4 A3sb}}.)  


A useful guide to other collections of Michigan is:
==== Guides ====


A useful guide to other collections of Michigan is<br>
Stevens, Wystan. ''Directory of Historical Collections and Societies in Michigan''. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Historical Society of Michigan, 1973. (Family History Library {{FHL|144506|item|disp=FHL book 977.4 H24s; film 924606 item 13}}.)  
Stevens, Wystan. ''Directory of Historical Collections and Societies in Michigan''. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Historical Society of Michigan, 1973. (Family History Library {{FHL|144506|item|disp=FHL book 977.4 H24s; film 924606 item 13}}.)  


The Family History Library has other guides to archives with genealogical collections. For example, the library has numerous state and local inventories compiled by the Historical Records Survey and indexes to the manuscript holdings at the Library of Michigan.
The Family History Library has other guides to archives with genealogical collections. For example, the library has numerous state and local inventories compiled by the Historical Records Survey and indexes to the manuscript holdings at the Library of Michigan.  


=== Web Sites  ===
==== Web Sites  ====


You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Michigan in a variety of sources at local, state, national, and international levels. The list of sources is growing rapidly. Most of the information is available at no cost.  
You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Michigan in a variety of sources at local, state, national, and international levels. The list of sources is growing rapidly. Most of the information is available at no cost.  
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Addresses on the Internet change frequently. The following sites are important gateways linking you to many more sites:  
Addresses on the Internet change frequently. The following sites are important gateways linking you to many more sites:  


=== USGenWeb  ===
===== USGenWeb  =====


*[http://www.usgenweb.com/ UsGenWeb.com]
*[http://www.usgenweb.com/ UsGenWeb.com]
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A cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for each county, state, and country.  
A cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for each county, state, and country.  


=== Roots-L  ===
===== Roots-L  =====


*[http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa/ Rootsweb.com]
*[http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa/ Rootsweb.com]
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[www.genealogytoolbox.com Helm's Genealogical Toolbox]: Michigan<br>
[www.genealogytoolbox.com Helm's Genealogical Toolbox]: Michigan<br>


Lists genealogical societies, mailing lists, and publications.
Lists genealogical societies, mailing lists, and publications.  


=== Cyndi Howell's List  ===
===== Cyndi Howell's List  =====


*[http://www.cyndislist.com/mi.htm CyndisList.com]
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/mi.htm CyndisList.com]
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Extensive links to other Internet sites touching on Michigan family history.<br>
Extensive links to other Internet sites touching on Michigan family history.<br>


=== FamilySearch™  ===
===== FamilySearch™  =====


*[http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]
*[http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]
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