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=== Online Resources  ===
=== Online Resources  ===


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*The [[Mountain West Digital Library]] is a search portal for an aggregation of digital collections from more than 50 universities, colleges, public libraries, museums, and historical societies in Utah, Nevada, and Idaho. It is in partnership with 60 academic libraries, public libraries, museums, historical societies, cities, counties, and state agencies from Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii (coming soon: over 60 new partners in Arizona!)
*The [[Mountain West Digital Library]] is a search portal for an aggregation of digital collections from more than 50 universities, colleges, public libraries, museums, and historical societies in Utah, Nevada, and Idaho. It is in partnership with 60 academic libraries, public libraries, museums, historical societies, cities, counties, and state agencies from Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii (coming soon: over 60 new partners in Arizona!)
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:[http://library.utah.gov/directory/index.html Utah State Library Directory]&nbsp;The directory has links to each library web page, provides addresses, phone numbers, hours, and maps.
:[http://library.utah.gov/directory/index.html Utah State Library Directory]&nbsp;The directory has links to each library web page, provides addresses, phone numbers, hours, and maps.


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


[http://archives.utah.gov '''Utah State Archives''']<br>346 S Rio Grande St<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Phone: (801) 531-3848 <br>  
[http://historyresearch.utah.gov '''Research Center for Utah State Archives and Utah State History''']<br>[[Image:Denver & Rio Grande Western Depot in SLC.jpg|right|175px|Denver & Rio Grande Western Depot in SLC.jpg]]300 S Rio Grande St<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Phone: (801) 245-7227<br>[http://archives.utah.gov/research/question.html Email Utah State Archives<br>][http://heritage.utah.gov/history/questions Email Utah State History]<br>Open M-F 9 a.m.-4 p.m<br><br>  


:The Utah State Archives and Records Service is a state government agency that works with records created by state and local governmental entities in Utah. Records of historical value are preserved and are available for research.<br><br>
:The Research Center is in the historic Rio Grande building and serves researchers of both the '''Utah State Archives''' and the '''Utah State Hitory''' below.<br><br>
:[[Utah State Archives|'''Utah State Archives''']]<br>346 S Rio Grande St<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Phone: (801) 531-3848<br>Internet: [http://archives.utah.gov Utah State Archives]<br><br>


[http://heritage.utah.gov/history '''Utah State History''']<br>300 S Rio Grande St<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Telephone: (801) 245-7225
::The Utah State Archives and Records Service is a state government agency that works with records created by state and local governmental entities in Utah. Records of historical value are preserved and are available for research.<br><br>


:Records of early settlements, Great Basin colonization, Mormon pioneers, mining, and records not available at other repositories.<ref name="DB109">William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 109. {{WorldCat|39493985}}; {{FHL|728550|item|disp=FHL Book 973 J54d}}.</ref> Utah State History’s mission is to preserve and share the past for a better present and future. Services include the Utah Historical Quarterly, Library and Collections, Historic Buildings preservation, and antiquities.<br><br>
:[[Utah State Historical Society|'''Utah State History''']]<br>300 S Rio Grande St<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Telephone: (801) 245-7225<br>Internet: [http://heritage.utah.gov/history Utah State History]<br><br>


:[http://historyresearch.utah.gov '''Research Center for Utah State Archives and Utah State History''']<br>The Research Center is in the historic Rio Grande building and serves researchers of both organizations. <br>
::Records of early settlements, Great Basin colonization, Mormon pioneers, mining, and records not available at other repositories.<ref name="DB109">William Dollarhide, and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 1988), 109. {{WorldCat|39493985}}; {{FHL|728550|item|disp=FHL Book 973 J54d}}.</ref> Utah State History’s mission is to preserve and share the past for a better present and future. Services include the Utah Historical Quarterly, Library and Collections, Historic Buildings preservation, and antiquities.<br><br>
 
::300 S Rio Grande St<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Phone: (801) 245-7227<br>[http://archives.utah.gov/research/question.html Email Utah State Archives<br>][http://heritage.utah.gov/history/questions Email Utah State History]<br>Open M-F 9 a.m.-4 p.m<br><br>


'''Utah State Library'''<br>250 North, 1950 West, Suite A<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901<br>Telephone: 801-715-6777<br>Fax: 801-715-6767<br>Internet: [http://heritage.utah.gov/library Utah State Library Division]  
'''Utah State Library'''<br>250 North, 1950 West, Suite A<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901<br>Telephone: 801-715-6777<br>Fax: 801-715-6767<br>Internet: [http://heritage.utah.gov/library Utah State Library Division]  


:Their collection includes almost every state, county, or local history of Utah.<ref name="DB109" /><br><br>
:Their collection includes almost every state, county, or local history of Utah.<ref name="DB109" />
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=== Major Family History Centers  ===


=== Major Family History Centers  ===
[[Image:Family History Library.jpg|right|175px|Family History Library.jpg]] '''[[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><br>


'''[[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.


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.


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|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|767755|item|disp=FHL book 979.2258 J5p 1996.}}


:*Parker, J. Carlyle. ''Going to Salt Lake City to Do Family History Research''. 3rd ed. Turlock, California: Marietta Publishing, 1996. {{WorldCat|20057575|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|767755|item|disp=FHL book 979.2258 J5p 1996.}}
: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.


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|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|731761|item|disp=FHL book 979.2258 C4a.}}


:*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|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|731761|item|disp=FHL book 979.2258 C4a.}}
[[Image:Harold B Lee Library at Dusk.jpg|right|225px|Harold B Lee Library at Dusk.jpg]]'''[[BYU Family History Library|BYU Family History Library]]'''<br>Harold B. Lee Library<br>150 East 1230 North<br>P. O. Box 26800<br>Provo, UT 84602-6800<br>Family History Reference Desk: 801-422-6200<br>Family History Librarian: 801-422-7661<br>Fax: 801-538-1050<br>Internet: [http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]<br><br>


'''[[BYU Family History Library|BYU Family History Library]]'''<br>Harold B. Lee Library<br>150 East 1230 North<br>P. O. Box 26800<br>Provo, UT 84602-6800<br>Family History Reference Desk: 801-422-6200<br>Family History Librarian: 801-422-7661<br>Fax: 801-538-1050<br>Internet: [http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]
:An excellent research library and [[Family History Center]] with genealogical material from the United States and all over the world, including immigration sources.<ref name="DB109" /><br><br>


'''[[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan Family History Center]]'''<br>50 North Main<br>Logan, Utah 84323<br>Reception Desk: 435-755-5594  
'''[[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan Family History Center]]'''<br>50 North Main<br>Logan, Utah 84323<br>Reception Desk: 435-755-5594  
:Unique early Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming sources about ranching, settlers, cattlemen, farmers, trails, and railroads.<ref name="DB109" /><br><br>


'''[[Ogden FamilySearch Library|Ogden FamilySearch Library]]'''<br>539 24th Street<br>Ogden, Utah 84401<br>801-626-1132<br>FAX: 801-626-1129  
'''[[Ogden FamilySearch Library|Ogden FamilySearch Library]]'''<br>539 24th Street<br>Ogden, Utah 84401<br>801-626-1132<br>FAX: 801-626-1129  
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'''[[Riverton FamilySearch Library|Riverton FamilySearch Library]]'''<br>3740 W Market Center Dr.<br>Riverton, Utah 84065-8026<br>801-240-9601  
'''[[Riverton FamilySearch Library|Riverton FamilySearch Library]]'''<br>3740 W Market Center Dr.<br>Riverton, Utah 84065-8026<br>801-240-9601  


'''[[St George Utah Large Multi-stake Family History Center|St. George Large Multi-stake Family History Center]]'''<br>355 South 200 East<br>St. George, Utah 84770<br>435-673-4591 <br>  
:Mostly computers and classrooms; almost no collection.<br><br>


[[Image:Church History Library.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Church History Library.jpg]]  
'''[[St George Utah Large Multi-stake Family History Center|St. George Large Multi-Stake Family History Center]]'''<br>355 South 200 East<br>St. George, Utah 84770<br>435-673-4591 <br>
 
[[Image:Church History Library.jpg|right|175px|Church History Library.jpg]]  


=== Church History Library  ===
=== Church History Library  ===
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=== Pioneer Memorial Museum  ===
=== Pioneer Memorial Museum  ===


'''[[Daughters of Utah Pioneers]]'''  
[[Image:Pioneer Memorial Museum Salt Lake City Utah.jpg|right|225px|Pioneer Memorial Museum Salt Lake City Utah.jpg]]'''[[Daughters of Utah Pioneers]]'''<br>300 N Main Street<br>Salt Lake City, Utah 84103<br>Telephone: 801-532-6479<br>Fax: 801-532-4436<br>E-mail: [mailto:info@isdup.org info@isdup.org]<br>Internet: [http://www.dupinternational.org/index.php www.dupinternational.org/index.php]<br><br>
 
:Houses many records pioneers brought with them including Bibles, photos, diaries and journals, and letters. Also has compiled genealogies on nearly every pioneer that arrived before 1869.<ref name="DB109" />


=== Public Libraries  ===
=== Public Libraries  ===
'''Brigham City Library'''<br>26 East Forest Street<br>Brigham City, UT 84302<br>Telephone: 435-723-5850<br>E-mailL [mailto:brighamlibrary@gmail.com brighamlibrary@gmail.com]<br>Internet: [http://bcpl.lib.ut.us/familyhistory.html Research Center - Family History]]
:Good genealogy collection for Utah settlers.<ref name="DB109" /><br><br>


'''[[Logan Public Library|Logan Library]]'''<br>255 North Main<br>Logan, UT 84321<br>Telephone: 435-716-9120<br>Internet: [http://library.loganutah.org/ http://library.loganutah.org/]  
'''[[Logan Public Library|Logan Library]]'''<br>255 North Main<br>Logan, UT 84321<br>Telephone: 435-716-9120<br>Internet: [http://library.loganutah.org/ http://library.loganutah.org/]  


:The library has received the collection from Everton Library. The Everton collection had around 80,000 genealogical volumes.
:The library has received the collection from Everton Library. The Everton collection had around 80,000 genealogical volumes.<br><br>


'''[[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<br>Internet: [http://www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/ http://www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/]  
[[Image:Salt Lake City Public Library interior.jpg|right|150px|Salt Lake City Public Library interior.jpg]]'''[[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<br>Internet: [http://www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/ http://www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/]<br><br>


The Salt Lake City Public Library has a good heraldry collection, and better than average Western Americana collection including books about Mormon and other ethnic pioneers. They&nbsp;participate in inter-library loan service. Their noteworthy genealogically related databases include: HeritageQuest Online, The Pioneer (Utah's online library), Utah Digital Newspapers, Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps 1865-1970, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and the Biography Resource Center.  
:The Salt Lake City Public Library has a good heraldry collection, and better than average Western Americana collection including books about Mormon and other ethnic pioneers. They&nbsp;participate in inter-library loan service. Their noteworthy genealogically related databases include: HeritageQuest Online, The Pioneer (Utah's online library), Utah Digital Newspapers, Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps 1865-1970, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and the Biography Resource Center.


=== University Libraries  ===
=== University Libraries  ===
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University Libraries may have unique collections useful for history and genealogy. These may include oral history interviews, family collections, and doctoral dissertations, to name a few.  
University Libraries may have unique collections useful for history and genealogy. These may include oral history interviews, family collections, and doctoral dissertations, to name a few.  


[[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|'''Harold B. Lee Library''']] <br>Brigham Young University<br>150 East 1230 North<br>P. O. Box 26800<br>Provo, UT 84602-6800<br>Telephone: 801-378-2926 <br> Internet [http://lib.byu.edu/ lib.byu.edu]
'''Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library''' see the BYU Family History Library above.  


[http://www.lib.utah.edu/index.phtml '''Marriott Library''']<br>University of Utah<br>295 South 1500 East<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84112<br>Telephone: 801-581-8364<br>Fax: 801-585-3464  
[http://www.lib.utah.edu/index.phtml '''Marriott Library''']<br>University of Utah<br>295 South 1500 East<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84112<br>Telephone: 801-581-8364<br>Fax: 801-585-3464  


[http://library.usu.edu/ '''Merrill-Cazier Library''']<br>Utah State University<br>3000 Old Main Hill<br>Logan, UT 84322<br>Telephone: 801-797-2678<br>Fax: 801-797-2880  
[http://library.usu.edu/ '''Merrill-Cazier Library''']<br>Utah State University<br>3000 Old Main Hill<br>Logan, UT 84322<br>Telephone: 801-797-2678<br>Fax: 801-797-2880  
:Best western "mountain man" collection anywhere.<ref name="DB109" /><br><br>


[http://www.li.suu.edu/ '''Gerald R. Sherratt Library Special Collections''']<br>Southern Utah University<br>351 W. University Blvd.<br>Cedar City, UT 84720<br>Telephone: 435-586-7945<br>Fax: 435-586-8152<br>Email specialcoll@suu.edu  
[http://www.li.suu.edu/ '''Gerald R. Sherratt Library Special Collections''']<br>Southern Utah University<br>351 W. University Blvd.<br>Cedar City, UT 84720<br>Telephone: 435-586-7945<br>Fax: 435-586-8152<br>Email specialcoll@suu.edu  


[http://library.dixie.edu/ Dixie State University] Library [http://library.dixie.edu/special_collections/index.html Special Collections]<br>225 South 700 East<br>St. George, Utah 84770<br>Tel. 435-652-7714<br>Email: library@dixie.edu  
[http://library.dixie.edu/ '''Dixie State University'''] Val A. Browning Library [http://library.dixie.edu/special_collections/index.html Special Collections]<br>225 South 700 East<br>St. George, Utah 84770<br>Tel. 435-652-7714<br>Email: [mailto:library@dixie.edu library@dixie.edu]
 
:A large manuscript collection for early Utah pioneers, and a big genealogy collection with many records about out-of-state people.<ref name="DB109" /><br><br>


[http://library.weber.edu/guidetest.cfm/ '''Stewart Library''']<br>Weber State University<br>2901 University Circle<br>Ogden, UT 84408-2901<br>Telephone: 801-626-6515<br>Toll Free 877-306-3140<br>Fax: 801-626-7045  
[http://library.weber.edu/guidetest.cfm/ '''Stewart Library''']<br>Weber State University<br>2901 University Circle<br>Ogden, UT 84408-2901<br>Telephone: 801-626-6515<br>Toll Free 877-306-3140<br>Fax: 801-626-7045  
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:Good early Utah collection. Premier Western Americana, and Latin Americana collections, including Native Americans, Spanish encounter and colonial settlement, exploration of western America, maps and atlases, the Mexican War, westward migration, the Gold Rush, mining, land surveys, religious and Utopian communities, and ethnic communities. This library has more about western North America than any other site.<ref>[http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/ Collections] in ''The Bancroft Library'' Internet site (accessed 26 October 2013).</ref> <ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 19, 21 and 109.</ref><br><br>
:Good early Utah collection. Premier Western Americana, and Latin Americana collections, including Native Americans, Spanish encounter and colonial settlement, exploration of western America, maps and atlases, the Mexican War, westward migration, the Gold Rush, mining, land surveys, religious and Utopian communities, and ethnic communities. This library has more about western North America than any other site.<ref>[http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/ Collections] in ''The Bancroft Library'' Internet site (accessed 26 October 2013).</ref> <ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 19, 21 and 109.</ref><br><br>


[[Image:NARA Denver.jpg|right|175px|NARA Denver.jpg]]'''[[National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)]]'''  
[[Image:NARA Denver.jpg|right|175px|NARA Denver.jpg]]'''[[National Archives at Denver|National Archives at Denver]]'''<br>17101 Huron Street<br>Broomfield, CO 80023<br>Telephone: 303-604-4740<br>Fax: 303-407-5707<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/denver/ National Archives at Denver]<br><br>
 
:'''''Archival&nbsp;''''' holdings consist of Federal records from the mid-1800s to the late 1900s received from over 100 Federal agencies and courts in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, '''Utah''', and Wyoming. Includes Utah plural marriage cases, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and federal naturalizations. The '''''Federal Records Center&nbsp;''''' maintains non-current retired Federal records.<ref>[http://www.archives.gov/denver/ National Archives at Denver] in ''National Archives'' (accessed 5 September 2015).</ref>


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