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The largest historical society in the state, VHS collects family histories, published vital records, cemetery inscriptions, town histories, and military and biographical information. Their holdings include a large manuscript collection, letters, diaries, and account books. | The largest historical society in the state, VHS collects family histories, published vital records, cemetery inscriptions, town histories, and military and biographical information. Their holdings include a large manuscript collection, letters, diaries, and account books. | ||
VHS offers an online list of [http://www.vermonthistory.org/index.php/local-history/local-societies-directory.html local historical societies], which often have records related to family history. This list provides addresses, phone numbers, collection description, contact information, hours, and admission fees. | VHS offers an online list of [http://www.vermonthistory.org/index.php/local-history/local-societies-directory.html local historical societies], which often have records related to family history. This list provides addresses, phone numbers, collection description, contact information, hours, and admission fees. To learn more about the resources at VHS, see [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Vermont_Historical_Society Vermont Historical Society]. | ||
[http://www.americanancestors.org/ '''New England Historic Genealogical Society Library''']<br>99–101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, MA 02116-3007<br>Telephone: 617-226-1231 | [http://www.americanancestors.org/ '''New England Historic Genealogical Society Library''']<br>99–101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, MA 02116-3007<br>Telephone: 617-226-1231 | ||
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[http://vt-fcgs.org/ '''Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society''']<br>PO Box 65128<br>Burlington, Vermont 05406-5128 | [http://vt-fcgs.org/ '''Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society''']<br>PO Box 65128<br>Burlington, Vermont 05406-5128 | ||
Founded in 1996, they publish ''Links'', a semiannual journal. They have a library and research facilities at Dupont Hall at the Fort Ethan Allen complex, Colchester, Vermont. | Founded in 1996, they publish ''Links'', a semiannual journal. They have a library and research facilities at Dupont Hall at the Fort Ethan Allen complex, Colchester, Vermont. | ||
=== Family Associations and Surname Societies === | === Family Associations and Surname Societies === | ||