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For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online catalogue&nbsp;[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]:  
For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online catalogue&nbsp;[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]:  


Great Britain. The National Archives. "Kew Lists." Microfiche edition. Norwich, England: HMSO Books, 1988.&nbsp; It does not list records held at Chancery Lane before the two offices were combined. There are 3,542 microfiche and a manuscript introduction. (Family History Library&nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=494631&disp=Kew+lists%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 A3gp].)&nbsp;  
Great Britain. The National Archives. "Kew Lists." Microfiche edition. Norwich, England: HMSO Books, 1988.&nbsp; It does not list records held at Chancery Lane before the two offices were combined. There are 3,542 microfiche and a manuscript introduction. (Family History Library&nbsp;book {{FHL|494631|title-id|disp=942 A3gp}}.)&nbsp;  


For other helpful guides to The National Archives, see:  
For other helpful guides to The National Archives, see:  


Bevan, Amanda, ''Tracing Your Ancestors in The National Archives''. 7th edition. London: TNA, 2006. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1050668&disp=Tracing+your+ancestors+in+the+Public+Rec%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 A5p no. 19] 2002, BYU Family History Library book&nbsp;'''CS 410.7 .B482 2006'''.)  
Bevan, Amanda, ''Tracing Your Ancestors in The National Archives''. 7th edition. London: TNA, 2006. (Family History Library book {{FHL|1050668|title-id|disp=942 A5p no. 19}} 2002, BYU Family History Library book&nbsp;'''CS 410.7 .B482 2006'''.)  


Information is also accessible through&nbsp;[http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GENUKI].  
Information is also accessible through&nbsp;[http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GENUKI].  
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It has responsibility for the Manorial Documents Register and the National Register of Archives (NRA),&nbsp;and has been working to inventory records that are in archives and private collections. The National Register of Archives (NRA) which includes over 191,000 lists of manuscript collections and close to 5,000 finding aids and annual reports from various repositories. These lists are indexed and can be searched online at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nra/default.asp National Register of Archives]. Part of <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1249477191064_366" />the Manorial Documents Register is also online at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/mdr/?WT.lp=sa-33619 Manorial Documents Register]  
It has responsibility for the Manorial Documents Register and the National Register of Archives (NRA),&nbsp;and has been working to inventory records that are in archives and private collections. The National Register of Archives (NRA) which includes over 191,000 lists of manuscript collections and close to 5,000 finding aids and annual reports from various repositories. These lists are indexed and can be searched online at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nra/default.asp National Register of Archives]. Part of <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1249477191064_366" />the Manorial Documents Register is also online at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/mdr/?WT.lp=sa-33619 Manorial Documents Register]  


The Family History Library has a topographical index to the reports of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts on microfiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=119923&disp=Publications+of+the+Royal+Commission+on+++ 6021002 through 6021002]. These indexes are divided into three sections: people, businesses, and organizations. The commission has also published several inventories and reports, some of which are available through the Family History Library. Look in the Author/Title Search of the library catalog under “Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts.” Also check the Locality search under:  
The Family History Library has a topographical index to the reports of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts on microfiche {{FHL|119923|title-id|disp=6021002 through 6021002}}. These indexes are divided into three sections: people, businesses, and organizations. The commission has also published several inventories and reports, some of which are available through the Family History Library. Look in the Author/Title Search of the library catalog under “Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts.” Also check the Locality search under:  


GREAT BRITAIN - HISTORY - SOURCES  
GREAT BRITAIN - HISTORY - SOURCES  
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Many of the records described by the commission have changed hands since being examined. For information about the present location of records surveyed by the commission see:  
Many of the records described by the commission have changed hands since being examined. For information about the present location of records surveyed by the commission see:  


The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives. ''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&nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=20593&disp=Guide+to+the+location+of+collections%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 H25gs vol.3]; computer number 0204994, BYU&nbsp;Family History Library book '''DA 30 .X1 G84'''.)  
The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives. ''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&nbsp;book {{FHL|20593|title-id|disp=942 H25gs vol.3}}; computer number 0204994, BYU&nbsp;Family History Library book '''DA 30 .X1 G84'''.)  


Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Archives.html GENUKI Web site].<br>
Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Archives.html GENUKI Web site].<br>
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Two books listing addresses for county record offices are:  
Two books listing addresses for county record offices are:  


Church, Rosemary, and Jean Cole. ''In and Around Record Repositories in Great Britain and Ireland''. 3rd ed. Huntingdon, Cambridge: Family Tree Magazine, 1992. (Family History Library&nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=581871&disp=In+and+around+record+repositories+in+Gre%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 J54cj]; computer number 0673604.) This gives street and mailing addresses and maps showing the locations of offices.  
Church, Rosemary, and Jean Cole. ''In and Around Record Repositories in Great Britain and Ireland''. 3rd ed. Huntingdon, Cambridge: Family Tree Magazine, 1992. (Family History Library&nbsp;book {{FHL|581871|title-id|disp=942 J54cj}}; computer number 0673604.) This gives street and mailing addresses and maps showing the locations of offices.  


''Record Repositories in Great Britain: A Geographical Guide''. 10th ed. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1997. (Family History Library&nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=970173&disp=Record+repositories+in+Great+Britain+%28%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 J54r] 1999; computer number 0638954.) This gives street and mailing addresses of the repositories, along with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Internet sites.  
''Record Repositories in Great Britain: A Geographical Guide''. 10th ed. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1997. (Family History Library&nbsp;book {{FHL|970173|title-id|disp=942 J54r}} 1999; computer number 0638954.) This gives street and mailing addresses of the repositories, along with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Internet sites.  


== Public Libraries  ==
== Public Libraries  ==
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Public libraries collect many published sources such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers, family histories, and parish registers. You can find addresses for public libraries in:  
Public libraries collect many published sources such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers, family histories, and parish registers. You can find addresses for public libraries in:  


Harrold, Ann, ed. Academic ''Libraries in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland 1991''. 18th ed. London: The Library Association Publishing Limited, 1991. (Family History Library&nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=746734&disp=Academic+libraries+in+the+United+Kingdom%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 J54aL]; computer number 0193703.)  
Harrold, Ann, ed. Academic ''Libraries in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland 1991''. 18th ed. London: The Library Association Publishing Limited, 1991. (Family History Library&nbsp;book {{FHL|746734|title-id|disp=942 J54aL}}; computer number 0193703.)  


== Local History Societies  ==
== Local History Societies  ==
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Local history society librarians collect and write histories of the people and places in their area. Addresses of local history societies are in the following books:  
Local history society librarians collect and write histories of the people and places in their area. Addresses of local history societies are in the following books:  


Henderson, S.P.A., and A.J.W. Henderson,ed. ''Directory of British Associations &amp; Associations in Ireland''. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library&nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=802139&disp=13th+ed%2E+1996%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 E4hd]; computer number 0054630.)  
Henderson, S.P.A., and A.J.W. Henderson,ed. ''Directory of British Associations &amp; Associations in Ireland''. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library&nbsp;book {{FHL|802139|title-id|disp=942 E4hd}}; computer number 0054630.)  


Pinhorn, Malcolm. ''Historical, Archaeological and Kindred Societies in the United Kingdom: A List''. Isle of Wight: Pinhorns, 1986. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=265369&disp=Historical%2C+archaeological+and+kindred%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 C4h] 1986; computer number 0370075.) An update to this book was published in 1995.  
Pinhorn, Malcolm. ''Historical, Archaeological and Kindred Societies in the United Kingdom: A List''. Isle of Wight: Pinhorns, 1986. (Family History Library book {{FHL|265369|title-id|disp=942 C4h}} 1986; computer number 0370075.) An update to this book was published in 1995.  


== Special Archives  ==
== Special Archives  ==
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Some guides to English archives and libraries are:  
Some guides to English archives and libraries are:  


Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard. ''British Archives: A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom''. 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press Ltd., 1995. (Family History Library&nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=754083&disp=British+archives%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 J54f] 1995; computer number 0763911.) (BYU Family History Library book '''CD 1040 .F67 2001 4th ed.''')&nbsp;This guide lists addresses, major records, and publications of various repositories in the United Kingdom. It is indexed by county and by type of collection.  
Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard. ''British Archives: A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom''. 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press Ltd., 1995. (Family History Library&nbsp;book {{FHL|754083|title-id|disp=942 J54f}} 1995; computer number 0763911.) (BYU Family History Library book '''CD 1040 .F67 2001 4th ed.''')&nbsp;This guide lists addresses, major records, and publications of various repositories in the United Kingdom. It is indexed by county and by type of collection.  


Iredale, David. ''Enjoying Archives: What They Are, Where to Find Them, How to Use Them''. Chichester, Sussex: Phillimore &amp; Co. Ltd., 1985. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=137460&disp=Enjoying+archives%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 A5i] 1985; computer number 0183662.) This guide describes the heritage of documents in Great Britain and a few of the archives where documents are stored. It explains the work of the county record office, how the staff preserves manuscripts, and a method for reading old records.  
Iredale, David. ''Enjoying Archives: What They Are, Where to Find Them, How to Use Them''. Chichester, Sussex: Phillimore &amp; Co. Ltd., 1985. (Family History Library book {{FHL|137460|title-id|disp=942 A5i}} 1985; computer number 0183662.) This guide describes the heritage of documents in Great Britain and a few of the archives where documents are stored. It explains the work of the county record office, how the staff preserves manuscripts, and a method for reading old records.  


Moulton, Joy Wade. ''Genealogical Resources in English Repositories''. Columbus, Ohio: Hampton House, 1988. Supplement published 1992. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=595603&disp=Genealogical+resources+in+English+reposi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 J54m]; computer number 0469640.) (BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 M94 1996.''')&nbsp;This book contains addresses and describes the holdings of county record offices, genealogical and family history societies, and other repositories. Maps of repository locations are included.
Moulton, Joy Wade. ''Genealogical Resources in English Repositories''. Columbus, Ohio: Hampton House, 1988. Supplement published 1992. (Family History Library book {{FHL|595603|title-id|disp=942 J54m}}; computer number 0469640.) (BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 M94 1996.''')&nbsp;This book contains addresses and describes the holdings of county record offices, genealogical and family history societies, and other repositories. Maps of repository locations are included.


== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs  ==
== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs  ==
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==== National Inventory of Documentary Source in the United Kingdom and Ireland  ====
==== National Inventory of Documentary Source in the United Kingdom and Ireland  ====


"The National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland" is a microfiche collection of calendars and finding aids for British archives, libraries, and museums. It provides a detailed listing of the box, folder, and sometimes individual documents contained in various collections. A name and subject index to this collection is available in a few archives and libraries, including the Family History Library (FHL fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=370600&disp=Index+to+National+inventory+of+documenta++ 6341118]; compact disc 1313 no. 10.)  
"The National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland" is a microfiche collection of calendars and finding aids for British archives, libraries, and museums. It provides a detailed listing of the box, folder, and sometimes individual documents contained in various collections. A name and subject index to this collection is available in a few archives and libraries, including the Family History Library (FHL fiche {{FHL|370600|title-id|disp=6341118}}; compact disc 1313 no. 10.)  


==== Family History Library  ====
==== Family History Library  ====
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