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=== State Archives and State Libraries  ===
=== State Archives and State Libraries  ===


Each state has a state archive or a state library. Many states have both. These serve as the repositories for state and county government records. They often have some federal records as well, such as the U.S. census schedules for the state. A comprehensive list of [http://sos.georgia.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/other_state_archives state archives] and their websites is available from the Georgia Secretary of State's website for anyone wanting to find a specific state archive.
Each state has a state archive or a state library. Many states have both. These serve as the repositories for state and county government records. They often have some federal records as well, such as the U.S. census schedules for the state. A list of all of the state archives and libraries is kept up to date on the webpage for the [http://www.statearchivists.org/states.htm Council of State Archivists] website. Another comprehensive list of [http://sos.georgia.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/other_state_archives state archives] and their websites is available from the Georgia Secretary of State's website for anyone wanting to find a specific state archive.


Also see the state Archives and Libraries wiki articles (links below) for more information on these and other archives in each state.
Also see the state Archives and Libraries wiki articles (links below) for more information on these and other archives in each state.
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