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=== Contact Information === | === Contact Information === | ||
'''Email:''' [https://www. | '''Email:''' [https://www./contact-us Contact list] <br> | ||
'''Address:''' | '''Address:''' | ||
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'''Telephone:''' 312-943-9090<br> | '''Telephone:''' 312-943-9090<br> | ||
'''Hours and holidays:''' [http://www. | '''Hours and holidays:''' [http://www./general/hours.html Location and Hours] | ||
'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:''' [https://www. | '''Directions, maps, and public transportation:''' [https://www./directions Directions, parking, public transportation] | ||
[http://www. | [http://www./sites/default/files/textpage-attachments/neighborhoodmap.pdf Neighborhood map] | ||
'''Internet sites and databases:''' | '''Internet sites and databases:''' | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www./ Newberry Library]{{WC}} | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www./genealogy-and-local-history Genealogy and local history] | ||
*[https://www. | *[https://www./core-collections Newberry Core Collections] | ||
*[http://www.chicagoancestors.org ChicagoAncestors.org] online vital records, [[Sanborn Insurance Maps|Sanborn fire insurance maps]], pre-Chicago fire, city directories, address and street changes, property research, links, and maps. | *[http://www.chicagoancestors.org ChicagoAncestors.org] online vital records, [[Sanborn Insurance Maps|Sanborn fire insurance maps]], pre-Chicago fire, city directories, address and street changes, property research, links, and maps. | ||
*[http://publications. | *[http://publications./ahcbp/ Atlas of Historical County Boundaries] | ||
'''Orientation and tours:''' | '''Orientation and tours:''' | ||
The Genealogy and Local History staff introduces novices to the basics of research at an informal [http://www. | The Genealogy and Local History staff introduces novices to the basics of research at an informal [http://www./programs-genealogists orientation] the first Saturday of every month. After the session, you are welcome to begin your research. A reference librarian will be available to provide suggestions and assistance. Reservations not required.<br> | ||
=== Collection Description === | === Collection Description === | ||
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Holdings also include birth, marriage, death, probate, deeds, court, tax, and cemetery '''abstracts and indexes''' from the Mississippi Valley to the eastern seaboard, Canada, and British Isles. American Civil War '''military''' unit histories, rosters and pension lists of colonial wars through the Civil War, and scattered records from later wars are also available. | Holdings also include birth, marriage, death, probate, deeds, court, tax, and cemetery '''abstracts and indexes''' from the Mississippi Valley to the eastern seaboard, Canada, and British Isles. American Civil War '''military''' unit histories, rosters and pension lists of colonial wars through the Civil War, and scattered records from later wars are also available. | ||
'''Database subscriptions''' include Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest On-line, American Ancestors, and Fold3.com. They also have a significant American, Canadian, and British genealogical '''periodicals''' collection, and the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]] for family history researchers.<ref>"Overview of Newberry Library's Genealogy Collections" in ''Newberry Library'' at http://www. | '''Database subscriptions''' include Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest On-line, American Ancestors, and Fold3.com. They also have a significant American, Canadian, and British genealogical '''periodicals''' collection, and the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]] for family history researchers.<ref>"Overview of Newberry Library's Genealogy Collections" in ''Newberry Library'' at http://www./genealogy/overview.html (29 October 2010).</ref><br> | ||
The Newberry is also a Family History Library Affiliate. Registered readers can use FamilySearch’s online ordering system to borrow microfilm and microfiche from the Family History Library and work with it at the Newberry. <br> | The Newberry is also a Family History Library Affiliate. Registered readers can use FamilySearch’s online ordering system to borrow microfilm and microfiche from the Family History Library and work with it at the Newberry. <br> | ||
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:*Show a valid photo I.D., | :*Show a valid photo I.D., | ||
:*Show proof of your current address. | :*Show proof of your current address. | ||
Requirements for: [http://www. | Requirements for: [http://www./research-visits Research Visits] | ||
=== Guides === | === Guides === | ||
[http://www. | [http://www./genealogy-collection-guides-and-research-tools Genealogy Collection Guides and Research Tools], including: Collections guides, Ethnic guides, Geographic guides, Military guides; Researching Chicago; Uniquely Newberry | ||
=== Alternate Repositories === | === Alternate Repositories === | ||
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