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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Connecticut|Connecticut]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Connecticut|Connecticut]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Connecticut 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 Connecticut. 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 archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers inConnecticut. | Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about Connecticut. 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 archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers inConnecticut. | ||
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[http://www.chs.org/ '''Connecticut Historical Society''']<br>1 Elizabeth Street<br>Hartford, Connecticut 06105<br>Telephone: 860-236-5621 | [http://www.chs.org/ '''Connecticut Historical Society''']<br>1 Elizabeth Street<br>Hartford, Connecticut 06105<br>Telephone: 860-236-5621 | ||
The library collections include manuscripts, photos, books, maps, and other Connecticut-related resources. | The library collections include manuscripts, photos, books, maps, and other Connecticut-related resources. | ||
[http://www.godfrey.org/ '''Godfrey Memorial Library''']<br>134 Newfield St.<br>Middletown, Connecticut 06457<br>Telephone: 860-346-4375 | [http://www.godfrey.org/ '''Godfrey Memorial Library''']<br>134 Newfield St.<br>Middletown, Connecticut 06457<br>Telephone: 860-346-4375 | ||
The library is national in scope with a large online collection in addition to its physical collection. [[Godfrey Memorial Library|Learn more.]] | The library is national in scope with a large online collection in addition to its physical collection. [[Godfrey Memorial Library|Learn more.]] | ||
[http://www.americanancestors.org/library/ '''New England Historic Genealogical Society | [http://www.americanancestors.org/library/ '''New England Historic Genealogical Society Library''']<br>99 Newbury Street<br>Boston, MA 02116-3007<br>Telephone: 617-226-1231 | ||
The Research Library is national in scope. [[New England Historic Genealogical Society|Learn more.]] | The Research Library is national in scope. [[New England Historic Genealogical Society|Learn more.]] | ||
'''[[Family History Library|Family History Library]]''' | '''[[Family History Library|Family History Library]]''' | ||
35 North West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, Utah 84150<br>Telephone: 801-240-2584 | 35 North West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, Utah 84150<br>Telephone: 801-240-2584 | ||
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The Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints houses a collection of genealogical records that include names of more than three billion deceased people. It’s the largest collection of its kind in the world. Collections include digitized historical records, microfilms and microfiche, books, maps, and much more. Explore at [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]. | The Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints houses a collection of genealogical records that include names of more than three billion deceased people. It’s the largest collection of its kind in the world. Collections include digitized historical records, microfilms and microfiche, books, maps, and much more. Explore at [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]. | ||
[[Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] (FHCs) are branches of the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] and are located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy. You may search your address for a center near you on the [http://www.familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch] site. These local centers are staffed by volunteers and have varying hours and resources so call to verify their hours in advance. | [[Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] (FHCs) are branches of the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] and are located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy. You may search your address for a center near you on the [http://www.familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch] site. These local centers are staffed by volunteers and have varying hours and resources so call to verify their hours in advance. | ||
Some Connecticut Family History Centers: | Some Connecticut Family History Centers: | ||
:[http://www.godfrey.org/ '''Godfrey Memorial Library''']<br>134 Newfield St.<br>Middletown, Connecticut 06457<br>Telephone: 860-346-4375 | :[http://www.godfrey.org/ '''Godfrey Memorial Library''']<br>134 Newfield St.<br>Middletown, Connecticut 06457<br>Telephone: 860-346-4375 | ||
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:[Hartford Connecticut Family History Center|'''Hartford Connecticut Family History Center'''<br>1000 Mountain Road<br>Bloomfield, Connecticut<br>Telephone:860-242-1607 | :[Hartford Connecticut Family History Center|'''Hartford Connecticut Family History Center'''<br>1000 Mountain Road<br>Bloomfield, Connecticut<br>Telephone:860-242-1607 | ||
:[Madison Connecticut Family History Center|'''Madison Connecticut Family History Center]'''<br>275 Warpas Road<br>Madison, Connecticut<br>203-245-8267 | :[Madison Connecticut Family History Center|'''Madison Connecticut Family History Center]'''<br>275 Warpas Road<br>Madison, Connecticut<br>203-245-8267 | ||
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=== '''Research Guides''' === | === '''Research Guides''' === | ||