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== Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives == | == Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives == | ||
The [http://www.idahohistory.net/library_archives.html Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives] in Boise has a unique blend of records. They have collected many of the government records of the state and the counties of Idaho. They also house records collected by the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho State Genealogical Society. Records of business, organizations, and private individuals are also part of their collection. Many oral histories of individuals have also been gathered. An excellent guide to their holdings is [http://www.idahohistory.net/library_collections.html#anchor571509 available online] at their web site.<br> | The [http://www.idahohistory.net/library_archives.html Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives] in Boise has a unique blend of records. They have collected many of the government records of the state and of the counties of Idaho. They also house records collected by the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho State Genealogical Society. Records of business, organizations, and private individuals are also part of their collection. Many oral histories of individuals have also been gathered. An excellent guide to their holdings is [http://www.idahohistory.net/library_collections.html#anchor571509 available online] at their web site.<br> | ||
'''Location:'''<br> Public Archives and Research Library<br> 2205 Old Penitentiary Road<br> Boise, ID 83712<br> Click here for a [http://www.idahohistory.net/images/map.jpg map]. | '''Location:'''<br> Public Archives and Research Library<br> 2205 Old Penitentiary Road<br> Boise, ID 83712<br> Click here for a [http://www.idahohistory.net/images/map.jpg map]. | ||
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*''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1362899&disp=The+Handybook+for+genealogists%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 D27e].) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code. | *''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1362899&disp=The+Handybook+for+genealogists%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 D27e].) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code. | ||
City offices have records of the minutes of the mayor's office, city | City offices have records of the minutes of the mayor's office, city council, and other records relative to the government on the local level. While they may not contain a large amount of genealogical information, they are a valuable source of personal history of the officers and residents of the smaller localities. Most of these records remain in the local offices. | ||
== Historical and Genealogical Societies == | == Historical and Genealogical Societies == | ||
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Idaho Genealogical Society, Inc.<br> P.O. Box 1854<br> Boise, Idaho 83701-1854<br> Email Us at: idahogenealogy@hotmail.com <br> Web site -- http://www.idahogenealogy.org/ | Idaho Genealogical Society, Inc.<br> P.O. Box 1854<br> Boise, Idaho 83701-1854<br> Email Us at: idahogenealogy@hotmail.com <br> Web site -- http://www.idahogenealogy.org/ | ||
Local historical and genealogical societies are listed under the Wiki page for the county in which they are located. | Local historical and genealogical societies are listed under the Wiki page for the county in which they are located. | ||
== Libraries == | == Libraries == | ||
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==== Brigham Young University - Idaho Library in Rexburg ==== | ==== Brigham Young University - Idaho Library in Rexburg ==== | ||
==== Family History Library<br> ==== | ==== Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah<br> ==== | ||
35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org | Family History Library<br>35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org | ||
For more details click [[The Family History Library|here]]. | For more details click [[The Family History Library|here]]. | ||
==== Library of Congress ==== | ==== Library of Congress in Washington, DC ==== | ||
'''Genealogy and Local History Section'''<br>101 Independence Ave. at First Street, S.E.<br>Washington, D.C. 20504<br>Telephone: 202-707-5000<br>Fax: 202-707-5844<br>Internet address: [http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/ www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/] | Library of Congress<br>'''Genealogy and Local History Section'''<br>101 Independence Ave. at First Street, S.E.<br>Washington, D.C. 20504<br>Telephone: 202-707-5000<br>Fax: 202-707-5844<br>Internet address: [http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/ www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/] | ||
The Genealogical and Local History Section of the Library of Congress has a very large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. | The Genealogical and Local History Section of the Library of Congress has a very large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. | ||
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The Library of Congress site has a wonderful [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html American Memory] page that links to more 60 collections, searchable by keyword or time period in a variety of media. | The Library of Congress site has a wonderful [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html American Memory] page that links to more 60 collections, searchable by keyword or time period in a variety of media. | ||
==== ''' | ==== '''Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library in Washington, DC<br>''' ==== | ||
1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227<br>Internet address: [http://www.dar.org www.dar.org] | National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Library<br>1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227<br>Internet address: [http://www.dar.org www.dar.org] | ||
==== Other Idaho Libraries ==== | ==== Other Idaho Libraries ==== | ||
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==== Federal Repository Libraries ==== | ==== Federal Repository Libraries ==== | ||
The federal government has designated at least one library in each state to receive a copy of published federal records. These include a wide variety of information, such as pension lists, private land claims, veterans' burial lists, and individuals' petitions to Congress. The Regional Depository for the State of Idaho is:<br> | The federal government has designated at least one library in each state to receive a copy of published federal records. These include a wide variety of information, such as pension lists, private land claims, veterans' burial lists, and individuals' petitions to Congress. The Regional Depository for the State of Idaho is:<br> | ||
University of Idaho<br> | University of Idaho<br> Rayburn Street<br> Moscow, ID 83844-2350<br> Ph. 208-885-6314<br> FAX 208-885-6817<br> Web site -- http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/govdocs | ||
Rayburn Street<br> | |||
Moscow, ID 83844-2350<br> | |||
Ph. 208-885-6314<br> | |||
FAX 208-885-6817<br> | |||
Web site -- http://www.lib.uidaho.edu/govdocs | |||