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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah|Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah|Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ||
Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about Utah. They may have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state. The following are helpful for research the state of Utah. Search the wiki for the county archives and libraries to locate local libraries, archives, and Family History Centers. | |||
See also [[United States Archives and Libraries]] for a more extensive list of libraries on a national basis. | See also [[United States Archives and Libraries]] for a more extensive list of libraries on a national basis. | ||
== | == National Archives == | ||
National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver) | |||
For more information on this facility, see [[National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)|National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)]]. | |||
'''Building 48, Denver Federal Center<br>'''West 6th Avenue & Kipling<br>Denver, CO 80225<br>Telephone: 303-407-5700<br>Fax: 303-407-5707<br> Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/rocky-mountain/ National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)] | |||
Mailing Address:<br>P.O. Box 25307<br>Denver, CO 80225 | |||
== | == State Libraries and Archives == | ||
Utah State Archives and Record Service<br>300 South Rio Grande<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Phone: 801-533-3535 <br>Fax: 801-533-3504 | Utah State Archives and Record Service<br>300 South Rio Grande<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Phone: 801-533-3535 <br>Fax: 801-533-3504 | ||
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The Utah State Archives and Records Service is a state government agency that works with records created by other state and local governmental entities in Utah. Records of historical value are housed in our permanent collections and are available for research. See the website for holdings and services which include an online catalog and both inhouse and online documents and photos. . | The Utah State Archives and Records Service is a state government agency that works with records created by other state and local governmental entities in Utah. Records of historical value are housed in our permanent collections and are available for research. See the website for holdings and services which include an online catalog and both inhouse and online documents and photos. . | ||
The Archives shares a the historic Rio Grande building with the Utah State Historical Society. The Research Center serves researchers of both organizations. | The Archives shares a the historic Rio Grande building with the Utah State Historical Society. The Research Center serves researchers of both organizations. | ||
300 Rio Grande Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1182<br>Telephone: 801-533-3535<br>Fax: 801-533-3504<br>Internet: [http://history.utah.gov/historical_society/index.html Utah State Historical Society] | Utah State Historical Society<br>300 Rio Grande Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1182<br>Telephone: 801-533-3535<br>Fax: 801-533-3504<br>Internet: [http://history.utah.gov/historical_society/index.html Utah State Historical Society] | ||
Office hours<br>7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday<br>Closed Friday and Saturday | Office hours<br>7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday<br>Closed Friday and Saturday | ||
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*Utah State Historical Society. ''A Guide to Unpublished Materials at the Utah State Historical Society. ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah. State Historical Society Library, 1989. Only large collections of manuscripts are listed. The manuscripts and photographs are listed by person or topic. No index or cross reference is included. | *Utah State Historical Society. ''A Guide to Unpublished Materials at the Utah State Historical Society. ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah. State Historical Society Library, 1989. Only large collections of manuscripts are listed. The manuscripts and photographs are listed by person or topic. No index or cross reference is included. | ||
== | == Public Libraries == | ||
[[Logan Public Library|Logan Library]]<br>255 North Main<br>Logan, UT 84321<br>Telephone: 435-716-9120 | |||
[[Salt Lake City Public Library|Salt Lake City Public Library]]<br>209 East 500 South Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84111<br>Telephone: 801-524-8200<br>Fax: 801-524-8289 | |||
== University Libraries and Special Collections == | |||
'''Harold B. Lee Library'''<br>[[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Harold B. Lee Library]] <br>Brigham Young University<br>Provo, UT 84602<br>Telephone: 801-378-2926<br> | |||
'''Marriott Library'''<br>University of Utah<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84112<br>Telephone: 801-581-8364<br>Fax: 801-585-3464<br>Internet: [http://www.lib.utah.edu/index.phtml Marriott Library] | |||
'''Merrill Library'''<br>Utah State University<br>Logan, UT 84322<br>Telephone: 801-797-2678<br>Fax: 801-797-2880 <br>Internet: [http://www.usu.edu/ Merrill Library] | |||
'''Gerald R. Sherratt Library Special Collections'''<br>Southern Utah University<br>351 Center Street<br>Cedar City, UT 84720<br>Telephone: 435-586-7933 or 435-586-1955<br>Fax: 435-865-8152 <br>Internet: | |||
[http://www.li.suu.edu/ Gerald R. Sherratt Library Special Collections] | |||
'''Stewart Library'''<br>Weber State University<br>2901 University Circle<br>Ogden, UT 84408-2901<br>Telephone: 801-626-6545<br>Fax: 801-626-7045 <br>Internet: [http://www.weber.edu/ Stewart Library] | |||
== | == Family History Centers == | ||
[[Family History Library|Family History Library]]<br>35 North West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>E-Mail: fhl@ldschurch.org<br> | |||
This is the largest library devoted entirely to genealogical research in the world. It is also associated with more than 4,500 [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] throughout the world. The holdings include a large collection of Utah records. Information on the hours, holidays, catalog, collection, services, key resources, and how to prepare to visit the library are on the [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] web site. | |||
The following guide book will help in using the library. It gives suggestions on preparing to visit the library, genealogy research tips, and helps in using the library. | |||
:*Parker, J. Carlyle. ''Going to Salt Lake City to Do Family History Research''. 3rd ed. Turlock, California: Marietta Publishing, 1996. {{WorldCat|20057575}} | |||
A history of the Genealogical Society of Utah was written during the centennial of the society. This book covers the beginning of the society to 1994. It contains a history of the library, of microfilming, and an overview of the Granite Mountain Records Vault. | |||
:*Allen, James B., Jessie L. Embry and Kahlile Mehr. ''Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of Utah.'' 1894-1994. Provo, Utah: BYU Studies, Brigham Young University, 1995. {{WorldCat|32013266}} | |||
Other guides and reference works at the Family History Library that may be helpful include: | |||
:*''Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in Select Utah Repositories''. Salt Lake City, Utah; Utah State Historical Society, 1990. (Family History Library compact disc no. Four Parts 1-4.) The compact disc copy is available through the Utah State Archives. It is also part of the LDS Family History Suite 2 described in [[Utah Biography]] | |||
*The Family History Library has published directories for the libraries in Utah. One covers the special libraries and the other lists the public libraries. | |||
*''Directory of Special Information Resources in Utah Salt Lake City, Utah'' | |||
*''Directory of Public Libraries in Utah, 1988-1989''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Library Division, 1989. | |||
'''Utah Valley Regional Family History Center'''<br>Telephone: 801-378-6200<br>General Reference Telephone: 801-378-2927<br>Fax: 801-538-1050<br>Internet:[http://www.docstoc.com/docs/23807205/UTAH-VALLEY-REGIONAL-FAMILY-HISTORY-CENTER Utah Valley Regional Family History Center] | |||
== | == Private Libraries and Archives == | ||
[[Church History Library|Church History Library]]<br>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History Library<br>15 East North Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3800<br>Library Telephone: 801-240-2745<br>Archives Telephone: 801-240-2272<br>Internet: [http://www.churchhistorylibrary.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History Library] | |||
:The Church History Library is a stand alone building that sits on the block northeast of Temple Square. You will need to bring identification with a photograph, such as a driver's license. Church History Library material does not circulate to Family History Centers. | |||
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*RLIN, a guide to archives and manuscript collections in selected Utah repositories, is an online national database maintained by the Research Libraries Group accessible at member libraries. In Utah, the Utah State Archives, Utah State Historical Society, and Brigham Young University's library catalogs are online. | *RLIN, a guide to archives and manuscript collections in selected Utah repositories, is an online national database maintained by the Research Libraries Group accessible at member libraries. In Utah, the Utah State Archives, Utah State Historical Society, and Brigham Young University's library catalogs are online. | ||
Some societies have biographical and genealogical records. For example, the Society of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers has a library and has published many histories. See the [[ | Some societies have biographical and genealogical records. For example, the Society of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers has a library and has published many histories. See the [[Utah Societies|Utah Societies]] wiki article for more information. | ||
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