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| The '''FamilySearch Library '''has a comprehensive collection, City Directories of the United States, reproduced on microform by Research Publications. This includes 336 cities and regions from the late 1700s to 1935. The pre-1860 city directories are on more than 6,000 microfiche. Directories for 1861 to 1935 are on 1,118 microfilms. These and other directories are listed in the Place Search of the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] under | | The '''FamilySearch Library '''has a comprehensive collection, City Directories of the United States, reproduced on microform by Research Publications. This includes 336 cities and regions from the late 1700s to 1935. The pre-1860 city directories are on more than 6,000 microfiche. Directories for 1861 to 1935 are on 1,118 microfilms. These and other directories are listed in the Place Search of the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] under |
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| ::[STATE], [COUNTY], [TOWN] - DIRECTORIESFamilySearch Catalog U.S. City Directories, 1795-1860 Microfiche 6013501-6044684<br>
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| You can find further information about city directories in FamilySearch Wiki pages regarding each state. For example, search '''Ohio directories''' for information about directories of Ohio. | | You can find further information about city directories in FamilySearch Wiki pages regarding each state. For example, search '''Ohio directories''' for information about directories of Ohio. |
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| Some directories list only certain types of businesses, professionals, clergymen, alumni, or other special groups. These are listed in the Place Search of the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] under: | | Some directories list only certain types of businesses, professionals, clergymen, alumni, or other special groups. These are listed in the Place Search of the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] under: |
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| There are also special directories that can help you locate libraries, newspapers, churches, ethnic associations, government officials, and other organizations or offices. | | There are also special directories that can help you locate libraries, newspapers, churches, ethnic associations, government officials, and other organizations or offices. |