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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Jewish_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]''  
''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Jewish_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]''  


[[Image:{{YadV}}]]Archives collect and preserve original documents created by organizations such as governments or religious institutions. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, city directories, and maps. Many of the records discussed in this article are deposited in archives and libraries throughout the world. This section describes the major repositories housing records that may be used for Jewish historical and genealogical research.  
[[Image:{{YadV}}]]'''Archives''' collect and preserve original documents created by governments or religious institutions. '''Libraries''' generally collect published sources such as books, city directories, and maps. This section describes repositories of records for Jewish historical and genealogical research.  


If you plan to visit one of these repositories personally, first contact the organization and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) and how to obtain one.
If you plan to visit one of these repositories contact the organization and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. 


Remember, the Family History Library may have a printed or microfilmed copy of the records you need.  
Remember, the Family History Library may have a printed or microfilmed copy of the records you need.  
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*Archivum: Revue Internationale des Archives Publiée avec le Concours Financier de l’UNESCO et sous les Auspices du Conseil Internationale des Archives (Archivum: International Listing of Archives Published with Financial Assistance of Unesco and under the Authority of the ICA). Paris: Presses Universitaires de France, 1992. (FHL book 020.5 Ar25 v. 38). Much of the text is in English.
*Archivum: Revue Internationale des Archives Publiée avec le Concours Financier de l’UNESCO et sous les Auspices du Conseil Internationale des Archives (Archivum: International Listing of Archives Published with Financial Assistance of Unesco and under the Authority of the ICA). Paris: Presses Universitaires de France, 1992. (FHL book 020.5 Ar25 v. 38). Much of the text is in English.


There are many Internet sites that have information about archives and libraries. One site that lists details about various archives and libraries by geographical locations (country and state) is:
[http://www.cyndislist.com/categories/ Cyndi's List]


[http://www.cyndislist.com/categories/ Cyndi's List]
Online list  of many archives and libraries house significant collections on subjects relating to Jewish history, historical events, and people. 
 
Many archives and libraries house significant collections on subjects relating to Jewish history, historical events, and people. Staff at many archives and libraries usually will not undertake genealogical research. However, they may be able to locate and copy documents in their collection if you are reasonably specific in your request.


=== YIVO Institute  ===
=== YIVO Institute  ===
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=== Leo Baeck Institute  ===
=== Leo Baeck Institute  ===


The Leo Baeck Institute is dedicated to preserving the history of Jewish communities of German- speaking nations. All geographic areas where German was spoken are documented in the Institute’s library and archive. Its collections date from the 17th century to the Holocaust and include family pedigrees, family histories, memoirs, and Jewish community histories. The institute has a Family Research Department to help genealogists.  
The Leo Baeck Institute is dedicated to preserving the history of Jewish communities of German- speaking nations. Its collections date from the 17th century to the Holocaust and include family pedigrees, family histories, memoirs, and Jewish community histories. <u>The institute has a Family Research Department to help genealogists.</u>


You can contact the Leo Baeck institute at:  
You can contact the Leo Baeck institute at:  
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=== Holocaust Memorial Museums  ===
=== Holocaust Memorial Museums  ===


'''Yad Vashem''' is the major repository in the world for information about the Holocaust. The Yad Vashem library contains more than 85,000 volumes documenting the Holocaust and includes the world’s largest collection of yizkor books. Also at Yad Vashem are the only publically available copies of the records of the International Tracing Service, a manuscript collection called Pages of Testimony that identifies more than three million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and many oral or written testimonies of Holocaust survivors.  
'''Yad Vashem'''&nbsp;the major repository in the world for information about the Holocaust. Yad Vashem library contains more than 85,000 volumes documenting the Holocaust and includes the world’s largest collection of yizkor books. Also at Yad Vashem are the only publically available copies of the records of the International Tracing Service, a manuscript collection called Pages of Testimony that identifies more than three million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and many oral or written testimonies of Holocaust survivors.  


You can contact the Yad Vashem library at:  
You can contact the Yad Vashem library at:  
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=== Other Libraries and Archives  ===
=== Other Libraries and Archives  ===


The '''[[Library of Congress]]''' houses hundreds of yizkor books as well as an extensive collection on the Holocaust and all aspects of Jewish history and culture. An online catalog is available at:<br>
The '''[[Library of Congress]]''' houses hundreds of yizkor books as well as an extensive collection on the Holocaust and all aspects of Jewish history and culture. An online catalog is available at:
 
You can contact the Library of Congress at:  


:[http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress ]<br>101 Independence Ave. SE <br>Washington, D.C. 20540<br><br>
:[http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress ]<br>101 Independence Ave. SE <br>Washington, D.C. 20540<br><br>


The article "[http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2013/03/voices-of-the-holocaust-resonate-on-the-web/ Voices of the Holocaust Resonate on the Web]" from the Library of Congress's "The Signal" includes information and links.<br>
The article "[http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2013/03/voices-of-the-holocaust-resonate-on-the-web/ Voices of the Holocaust Resonate on the Web]" from the Library of Congress's "The Signal" includes information and links.<br>  
 
The Hebraic Section is located in the Adams Building at 110 2nd Street, SE Washington, D.C.
 


The Hebraic Section is located in the Adams Building at 110 2nd Street, SE Washington, D.C.<br>


The '''Jewish Public Library of Montreal''' has a large collection of yizkor books and the largest public collection of Judaica in North America. Reference and catalog information is available in English, French, Hebrew, Yiddish, and Russian. The collection documents all major aspects of Canadian Jewish history and maintains a large genealogical resource collection.  
The '''Jewish Public Library of Montreal''' has a large collection of yizkor books and the largest public collection of Judaica in North America. Reference and catalog information is available in English, French, Hebrew, Yiddish, and Russian. The collection documents all major aspects of Canadian Jewish history and maintains a large genealogical resource collection.  
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You can contact the American Jewish Archives at:  
You can contact the American Jewish Archives at:  


:American Jewish Archives <br>Hebrew Union College-Jewish <br>Institute of Religion <br>3101 Clifton Ave. <br>Cincinnati, Ohio 454220<br><br>
:American Jewish Archives <br>Hebrew Union College-Jewish <br>Institute of Religion <br>3101 Clifton Ave. <br>Cincinnati, Ohio 454220
[http://www.jmaw.org The Jewish Museum of the American West]: virtual museum with exhibits for every western state. Work in progress. They have indexes that are searchable by name and location. They publish a quarterly journal (since 1968) and copies are available for a fee. Non-profit organization&nbsp;


=== Historical and Genealogical Societies  ===
=== Historical and Genealogical Societies  ===
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