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Most of the records generated by the federal government relating to Idaho are housed at the National Archives in Washington, DC, or in their Regional Archives in Seattle, Washington. Microfilm copies of some of these records are also available at the Idaho State Historical Society and Archives in Boise or at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Most of the records generated by the federal government relating to Idaho are housed at the National Archives in Washington, DC, or in their Regional Archives in Seattle, Washington. Microfilm copies of some of these records are also available at the Idaho State Historical Society and Archives in Boise or at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
'''[http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle/ National Archives—Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle)]<br>'''6125 Sand Point Way, N.E. <br>Seattle, WA 98115-7999 <br>Telephone: 206-336-5115<br>Fax: 206-336-5112 | '''[http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle/ National Archives—Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle)]<br>'''6125 Sand Point Way, N.E. <br>Seattle, WA 98115-7999 <br>Telephone: 206-336-5115<br>Fax:206-336-5112 | ||
=== Idaho Digital Collections === | |||
{{IDDCleft}}has <u>statewide</u> '''online''' database links which ''may'' include vital records, biographies, cemeteries, censuses, histories, immigration records, land records, maps, military records, naturalizations, newspapers, obituaries, or probate records. | |||
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=== Idaho State Archives === | === Idaho State Archives === | ||
The [http://history.idaho.gov/library_archives.html Idaho State Archives] in Boise has a unique blend of records. They have collected many of the government records of the state and of the counties of Idaho. They also house records collected by the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho State Genealogical Society. Records of business, organizations, and private individuals are also part of their collection. Many oral histories of individuals have also been gathered. An excellent guide to their holdings is [http://history.idaho.gov/library_collections.html#anchor571509 available online] at their web site.<br> | The [http://history.idaho.gov/library_archives.html Idaho State Archives] in Boise has a unique blend of records. They have collected many of the government records of the state and of the counties of Idaho. They also house records collected by the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho State Genealogical Society. Records of business, organizations, and private individuals are also part of their collection. Many oral histories of individuals have also been gathered. An excellent guide to their holdings is [http://history.idaho.gov/library_collections.html#anchor571509 available online] at their web site.<br> | ||
'''Location:'''<br>Idaho State Archives<br>2205 Old Penitentiary Road<br>Boise, ID 83712<br> | '''Location:'''<br>Idaho State Archives<br>2205 Old Penitentiary Road<br>Boise, ID 83712<br> | ||
Click here for a [http://history.idaho.gov/interactive_map map]. | Click here for a [http://history.idaho.gov/interactive_map map]. | ||
'''Library Hours:'''<br>Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br>Closed Sunday and Monday and major State holidays. <br> | '''Library Hours:'''<br>Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br>Closed Sunday and Monday and major State holidays. <br> | ||
Telephone 208-334-3356 - History<br>Genealogy 208-334-3863 - Oral History<br>208-334-2620 - Public Archives<br>208-334-2626 - Fax (for Public Archives) | Telephone 208-334-3356 - History<br>Genealogy 208-334-3863 - Oral History<br>208-334-2620 - Public Archives<br>208-334-2626 - Fax (for Public Archives) | ||
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*''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. (Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006.) {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1362899|item|disp=FHL book 973 D27e}}.) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code. | *''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. (Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006.) {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1362899|item|disp=FHL book 973 D27e}}.) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code. | ||
City offices have records of the minutes of the mayor's office, city council, and other records relative to the government on the local level. While they may not contain a large amount of genealogical information, they are a valuable source of personal history of the officers and residents of the smaller localities. Most of these records remain in the local offices. | City offices have records of the minutes of the mayor's office, city council, and other records relative to the government on the local level. While they may not contain a large amount of genealogical information, they are a valuable source of personal history of the officers and residents of the smaller localities. Most of these records remain in the local offices. | ||
=== Historical and Genealogical Societies === | === Historical and Genealogical Societies === | ||
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*[http://www.idahogenealogy.org Idaho Genealogical Society, Inc.]<br>P.O. Box 1854<br>Boise, Idaho 83701-1854<br>Email Us at: idahogenealogy@hotmail.com | *[http://www.idahogenealogy.org Idaho Genealogical Society, Inc.]<br>P.O. Box 1854<br>Boise, Idaho 83701-1854<br>Email Us at: idahogenealogy@hotmail.com | ||
Local historical and genealogical societies are listed under the Wiki page for the county in which they are located. | Local historical and genealogical societies are listed under the Wiki page for the county in which they are located. | ||
=== Libraries === | === Libraries === | ||
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==== Idaho State University Library in Pocatello ==== | ==== Idaho State University Library in Pocatello ==== | ||
Idaho State University <br>[http://www.isu.edu/library/special/scmc.htm Department of Special Collections and University Archives Manuscript Collection] <br>850 S. 9th Ave. <br>Pocatello, ID 83209<br> | Idaho State University <br>[http://www.isu.edu/library/special/scmc.htm Department of Special Collections and University Archives Manuscript Collection] <br>850 S. 9th Ave. <br>Pocatello, ID 83209<br> | ||
==== Brigham Young University - Idaho Library in Rexburg ==== | ==== Brigham Young University - Idaho Library in Rexburg ==== | ||
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The Library and its Special Collections Department provide access to a large collection of original research material on Utah and Eastern Idaho settlers. It is especially comprehensive for materials relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). The Upper Snake River Family History Center is hosted in the Library. | The Library and its Special Collections Department provide access to a large collection of original research material on Utah and Eastern Idaho settlers. It is especially comprehensive for materials relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). The Upper Snake River Family History Center is hosted in the Library. | ||
==== Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah<br> ==== | ==== Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah<br> ==== | ||
Family History Library<br>35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org | Family History Library<br>35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org | ||
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The Genealogical and Local History Section of the Library of Congress has a very large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. | The Genealogical and Local History Section of the Library of Congress has a very large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. | ||
The Library of Congress site has a wonderful [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html American Memory] page that links to more 60 collections, searchable by keyword or time period in a variety of media. | The Library of Congress site has a wonderful [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html American Memory] page that links to more 60 collections, searchable by keyword or time period in a variety of media. | ||
==== University of Idaho Library in Moscow ==== | ==== University of Idaho Library in Moscow ==== | ||
[http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/ University of Idaho Library]<br>Moscow, ID 83844<br>[http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/uc/index.html Unique Collections] | [http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/ University of Idaho Library]<br>Moscow, ID 83844<br>[http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/uc/index.html Unique Collections] | ||
==== '''Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library in Washington, DC''' ==== | ==== '''Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library in Washington, DC''' ==== | ||
[http://www.dar.org | [http://www.dar.org National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Library]<br>1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227 | ||
==== Other Idaho Libraries ==== | ==== Other Idaho Libraries ==== | ||
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==== Federal Repository Libraries ==== | ==== Federal Repository Libraries ==== | ||
The federal government has designated at least one library in each state to receive a copy of published federal records. These include a wide variety of information, such as pension lists, private land claims, veterans' burial lists, and individuals' petitions to Congress. The Regional Depository for the State of Idaho is:<br> | The federal government has designated at least one library in each state to receive a copy of published federal records. These include a wide variety of information, such as pension lists, private land claims, veterans' burial lists, and individuals' petitions to Congress. The Regional Depository for the State of Idaho is:<br> | ||
[http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/docs/index.html University of Idaho]<br>Rayburn Street<br>Moscow, ID 83844-2350<br>Ph. 208-885-6314<br>FAX 208-885-6817 | [http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/docs/index.html University of Idaho]<br>Rayburn Street<br>Moscow, ID 83844-2350<br>Ph. 208-885-6314<br>FAX 208-885-6817 | ||