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The [[Allen County Public Library]] has a very large collection of sources for all states, including U.S. census records, periodicals, and local histories. | The [[Allen County Public Library]] has a very large collection of sources for all states, including U.S. census records, periodicals, and local histories. | ||
=== [[Family History Library]] === | === [[Family History Library]] === | ||
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 | 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 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. | ||
=== '''[[Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library|National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution]]''' === | === '''[[Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library|National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution]]''' === | ||
1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227<br>Internet address: [http://www.dar.org www.dar.org] | 1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227<br>Internet address: [http://www.dar.org www.dar.org] | ||
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*The National Historical Publications and Records Commission. ''Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States''. Second Edition. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=643768&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 J54u] 1988; 1978 Edition on fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=11301&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6010080-89].) <!--{12054106989060} --> | *The National Historical Publications and Records Commission. ''Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States''. Second Edition. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=643768&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 J54u] 1988; 1978 Edition on fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=11301&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6010080-89].) <!--{12054106989060} --> | ||
=== State Archives and State Libraries === | === State Archives and State Libraries === | ||
Each state has a state archive or a state library. Many states have both. These serve as the repositories for state and county government records. They often have some federal records as well, such as the U.S. census schedules for the state. Addresses are available in the state | Each state has a state archive or a state library. Many states have both. These serve as the repositories for state and county government records. They often have some federal records as well, such as the U.S. census schedules for the state. Addresses are available in the "Archives and Libraries" Wiki articles for the state and at your public library. | ||
A comprehensive list of each state's archives and web address has been organized by the [http://sos.georgia.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/other_state_archives/ State of Georgia]. This is a great resource for anyone trying to check on what is available at a specific state archive. | A comprehensive list of each state's archives and web address has been organized by the [http://sos.georgia.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/other_state_archives/ State of Georgia]. This is a great resource for anyone trying to check on what is available at a specific state archive. | ||
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Many of the key records essential for genealogical research were created by local county or town governments. These include court, land and property, naturalization and citizenship, probate, taxation, and vital records. The county and town courthouses are the primary repositories of these valuable records. (However, some courthouse records have been destroyed or transferred to state archives.) The Family History Library has copies of many of these important records on microfilm. | Many of the key records essential for genealogical research were created by local county or town governments. These include court, land and property, naturalization and citizenship, probate, taxation, and vital records. The county and town courthouses are the primary repositories of these valuable records. (However, some courthouse records have been destroyed or transferred to state archives.) The Family History Library has copies of many of these important records on microfilm. | ||
The individual counties have organized their records and offices in many different ways. The state | The individual counties have organized their records and offices in many different ways. The state Wiki articles provide further information on how to obtain these records. | ||
Easy-to-use sources that list the various county offices in each state and the types of records at each office are: | Easy-to-use sources that list the various county offices in each state and the types of records at each office are: | ||