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=== Collection Description === | === Collection Description === | ||
The Pennsylvania State Archives collects, preserves and makes available for study the permanently-valuable public records of the Commonwealth, with particular attention given to the records of state government. The State Archives also collects papers of private citizens and organizations relevant to Pennsylvania history.<ref name="home" /> | The Pennsylvania State Archives collects, preserves and makes available for study the permanently-valuable public records of the Commonwealth, with particular attention given to the records of state government. The State Archives also collects papers of private citizens and organizations relevant to Pennsylvania history.<ref name="home" /> | ||
*[http://www.statearchives.us/pennsylvania.htm Collections] The Pennsylvania State Archives is the best source for Military Records, Naturalization Records, Vital Records, Ships List, Census Records, Prison Records, Mine Accidents, Land | |||
* | *[http://www.statearchives.us/pennsylvania.htm Collections] The Pennsylvania State Archives is the best source for Military Records, Naturalization Records, Vital Records, Ships List, Census Records, Prison Records, Mine Accidents, State Land Records, and Pennsylvania Railroad Voluntary Relief Cards. | ||
*[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/land_records/3184 Land Records] | *http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/about_the_archives/3177/finding_aids_for_collections/382910 Collections of the Pennsylvania State Archives] Lists what is available in Record Groups, Manuscript Groups, and Historic Site Collections. | ||
*[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/land_records/3184 Land Records] which were issued by the proprietors can be found at the archives or on-line. First check the Warrant Registers. The Warrant Registers index the warrant number, patent and survey. | |||
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