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For a detailed list of the records housed in the National Archives, see: | For a detailed list of the records housed in the National Archives, see: | ||
*''Kew Lists: Public Record Office.'' Norwich, England: ''Her Majesty’s Stationery Office'', 1986–88. (Family History Library | *''Kew Lists: Public Record Office.'' Norwich, England: ''Her Majesty’s Stationery Office'', 1986–88. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 A3gp|disp=book 942 A3gp vol. 1}};) The Current Guide is on Family History Library {{FHL|633876|title-id|disp=fiche 6092282 pt.1, 42 fiche; 6092283 pt.2, 6 fiche 6092284 index, 10 fiche;)}} | ||
For another helpful guide to the National Archives, see: | For another helpful guide to the National Archives, see: | ||
*Bevan, Amanda, and Andrea Duncan. ''Tracing Your Ancestors in the Public Record Office.'' 4th. ed. London: ''Her Majesty’s Stationery Office'', 1990. (Family History Library | *Bevan, Amanda, and Andrea Duncan. ''Tracing Your Ancestors in the Public Record Office.'' 4th. ed. London: ''Her Majesty’s Stationery Office'', 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 A5p|disp=book 942 A5p no. 19;)}} | ||
The National Archives has a Web site at: | The National Archives has a Web site at: | ||
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The NRA may be used to learn about estate records that are in private hands and at various record offices. Many of the records described by the commission have changed hands since being examined. For information about the current location of records surveyed by the commission see: | The NRA may be used to learn about estate records that are in private hands and at various record offices. Many of the records described by the commission have changed hands since being examined. For information about the current location of records surveyed by the commission see: | ||
*'''The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts.'''<br>''Guide To The Location Of Collections Described in the Reports and Calendars Series 1870–1980''. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1982. (Family History Library | *'''The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts.'''<br>''Guide To The Location Of Collections Described in the Reports and Calendars Series 1870–1980''. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1982. (Family History Library {{FHL|20593|title-id|disp=book 942 H25gs vol. 3}};) | ||
You can contact this commission at: | You can contact this commission at: | ||
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Books listing addresses for the county records offices are: | Books listing addresses for the county records offices are: | ||
*Istance, Jean and E. E. Cann, comp. ''Researching Family History in Wales''. Birmingham: The Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library | *Istance, Jean and E. E. Cann, comp. ''Researching Family History in Wales''. Birmingham: The Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library {{FHL|942.9 A3i|disp=British 942.9 A3i}};) | ||
*Mortimer, Ian, ed. ''Record Repositories in Great Britain''. 10th ed. Kew, Surrey: PRO Publications, 1997. (Family History Library | *Mortimer, Ian, ed. ''Record Repositories in Great Britain''. 10th ed. Kew, Surrey: PRO Publications, 1997. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 J54r|disp=British 942 J54r 1997}}) | ||
== Public and Academic Libraries == | == Public and Academic Libraries == | ||
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Addresses of some sources are listed in the following books: | Addresses of some sources are listed in the following books: | ||
*Henderson, S.P.A,. and A.J.W. Henderson, ed.''Directory of British Associations & Associations in Ireland''. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent, England: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library | *Henderson, S.P.A,. and A.J.W. Henderson, ed.''Directory of British Associations & Associations in Ireland''. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent, England: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 E4hd|disp=book 942 E4hd}}.) | ||
*Pinhorn, Malcolm. Historical, ''Archaeological and Kindred Societies in the United Kingdom'' : ''A List''. Isle of Wight: Pinhorns, 1986. (Family History Library | *Pinhorn, Malcolm. Historical, ''Archaeological and Kindred Societies in the United Kingdom'' : ''A List''. Isle of Wight: Pinhorns, 1986. (Family History Library {{FHL|265369|title-id|disp=book 942 C4h 1986}};) An update to this book was published in 1995. | ||
== Special Archives == | == Special Archives == | ||
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City, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives also hold family history information. Holdings and services vary widely. Addresses for libraries and archives can be found in: | City, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives also hold family history information. Holdings and services vary widely. Addresses for libraries and archives can be found in: | ||
*Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard, British Archives: ''A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom.'' 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press, 1995. (Family History Library | *Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard, British Archives: ''A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom.'' 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press, 1995. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 J54f |disp=book 942 J54f 1995}}.) | ||
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For a microfiche collection of calendars and finding aids for many British archives, libraries, and museums, see the National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland (NIDS) at http://www.proquest.com/products_umi/descriptions/National-Inventory-187.shtml. It provides a detailed listing of the boxes, folders, or sometimes individual documents contained in various collections. | For a microfiche collection of calendars and finding aids for many British archives, libraries, and museums, see the National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland (NIDS) at http://www.proquest.com/products_umi/descriptions/National-Inventory-187.shtml. It provides a detailed listing of the boxes, folders, or sometimes individual documents contained in various collections. | ||
To use NIDS start with the name and subject index available on microfiche and compact disc (London: Chadwick-Healey, 1986–; Family History Library | To use NIDS start with the name and subject index available on microfiche and compact disc (London: Chadwick-Healey, 1986–; Family History Library {{FHL|6341118|film|disp=fiche 6341118; compact disc 1313 no. 10.)}} To find the Family History Library call numbers, look in the Author/Title Search of the microfiche version of the Family History Library Catalog for: | ||
'''NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DOCUMENTARY SOURCES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND''' | '''NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DOCUMENTARY SOURCES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND''' | ||