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{{TX-sidebar}}''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Texas Genealogy|Texas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Archives and Libraries'''  
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{{TOC left}}<br><br>{{Adoption Hidden Ancestors}}These archives, libraries, societies, and museums preserve sources, maintain indexes, and provide services to help genealogists document their ancestors who lived in Texas.  
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These archives, libraries, societies, and museums preserve sources, maintain indexes, and provide services to help genealogists document their ancestors who lived in Texas.  


== Wiki Articles on Major Repositories in Texas ==
=== Online Resources ===


[[Texas State Library and Archives Commission]]{{·}}[[Briscoe Center for American History]]{{·}}[[Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research]]{{·}} [[Dallas Public Central Library]]{{·}} [[Daughters of the Republic of Texas]]{{·}} [[San Antonio Public Library]]{{·}} [[Ralph W. Steen Library]] {{·}} [[Galveston and Texas History Center]]{{·}} [[Fort Worth Public Library]] {{·}} [[Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center]]{{·}} [[Harrison County Historical Museum]]{{·}} [[National Archives at Fort Worth]]{{·}} [[Allen County Public Library]]{{·}} [[Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association]]
*[http://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/ Portal to Texas History] online search
*[https://tshaonline.org/handbook/search Texas State Historical Association] online search
*[https://www.tsl.texas.gov/landing/collections.html Texas State Library and Archives Commission] online search
 
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== Online Resources ==
=== Wiki Articles on Major Repositories in Texas ===


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[[Texas State Library and Archives Commission]]{{·}}[[Briscoe Center for American History]]{{·}}[[Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research]]{{·}} [[Dallas Public Central Library]]{{·}} [[Daughters of the Republic of Texas]]{{·}} [[San Antonio Public Library]]{{·}} [[Ralph W. Steen Library]] {{·}} [[Galveston and Texas History Center]]{{·}} [[Fort Worth Public Library]] {{·}} [[Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center]]{{·}} [[Harrison County Historical Museum]]{{·}} [[National Archives at Fort Worth]]{{·}} [[Allen County Public Library]]{{·}} [[Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association]]
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*'''[http://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/ Portal to Texas History]''' online search from repositories across Texas
*'''[https://tshaonline.org/handbook/search Texas State Historical Association]''' online search
*'''[https://www.tsl.texas.gov/landing/collections.html Texas State Library and Archives Commission]''' online search


== Nationwide Repositories ==
=== National Archives ===


=== [[National Archives at Fort Worth]] ===
'''[[National Archives at Fort Worth]]'''<br><br>{{Adoption Hidden Ancestors}}


:'''''for Microfilm research and public access computers:'''''<br>2600 West 7th Street<br>Suite 162<br>Fort Worth, TX, 76107<br> Telephone: 817-831-5620<br>Fax: 817-334-5621[[Image:NARA Fort Worth.jpg|thumb|right|280px|National Archives at Ft. Worth -Archival rsrch]]<br>
:'''''for Microfilm research and public access computers:'''''<br>2600 West 7th Street<br>Suite 162<br>Fort Worth, TX, 76107<br>Telephone: 817-831-5620<br>Fax: 817-334-5621<br><br>


:'''''for Archival research using textual records by appointment:'''''<br>1400 John Burgess Drive<br>Fort Worth, Texas 76140<br>Telephone: 817-551-2051<br>Fax: 817-551-2034<br>
:'''''for Archival research using textual records by appointment:'''''<br>[[Image:NARA Fort Worth.jpg|thumb|right|280px|National Archives at Ft. Worth]]1400 John Burgess Drive<br>Fort Worth, Texas 76140<br>Telephone: 817-551-2051<br>Fax: 817-551-2034<br><br>


Internet for both: http://www.archives.gov/southwest  
Internet for both: http://www.archives.gov/southwest  
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:For further information, ''see&nbsp;'' [[National Archives at Fort Worth]].
:For further information, ''see&nbsp;'' [[National Archives at Fort Worth]].
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== Statewide Repositories  ==


=== Texas State Library {{amp}} Archives Comm ===
=== Statewide ===
'''[[Texas State Library and Archives Commission]]'''<br>Building F 1201 Brazos <br>P.O. Box 12927 <br>Austin, TX 78711 <br>Phone: (512) 463-5460 <br>Fax: (512) 463-5436 <br>E-mail: [mailto:reference.desk@tsl.texas.gov reference.desk@tsl.texas.gov]<br>Internet: [https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ Texas State Library and Archives Commission]  
 
'''[[Texas State Library and Archives Commission|Texas State Library and Archives Commission]]''' <br>Building F 1201 Brazos <br>P.O. Box 12927 <br>Austin, TX 78711 <br>Phone: (512) 463-5460 <br>Fax: (512) 463-5436 <br>E-mail: [mailto:reference.desk@tsl.texas.gov reference.desk@tsl.texas.gov]<br>Internet: [https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ Texas State Library and Archives Commission]  


:Original manuscripts for Texas while a part of Mexico, as a republic, and as a state, including all counties, vital records, newspapers, books, and maps.<ref name="DB107" /> Three divisions of the Texas State Library house materials of interest to genealogists: the Information Services, the Archives, and the Local Records divisions. The Information Services Division contains such records as published histories, vital record indexes, census records, and military records. The Archives Division preserves colonial, republic, and state government records, while the Local Records Division maintains valuable city and county government records. Microfilm copies of the city and county records are distributed among 26 Texas repositories.
:Original manuscripts for Texas while a part of Mexico, as a republic, and as a state, including all counties, vital records, newspapers, books, and maps.<ref name="DB107" /> Three divisions of the Texas State Library house materials of interest to genealogists: the Information Services, the Archives, and the Local Records divisions. The Information Services Division contains such records as published histories, vital record indexes, census records, and military records. The Archives Division preserves colonial, republic, and state government records, while the Local Records Division maintains valuable city and county government records. Microfilm copies of the city and county records are distributed among 26 Texas repositories.
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:One of America's best genealogical collections. Especially strong for Texas, adjoining states, and Tennessee.<ref name="DB107">Dollarhide and Bremer, 107.</ref><br><br>
:One of America's best genealogical collections. Especially strong for Texas, adjoining states, and Tennessee.<ref name="DB107">Dollarhide and Bremer, 107.</ref><br><br>


[[Image:Dallas Public Central Library.jpg|right|200px|Dallas Public Central Library.jpg]]'''[[Dallas Public Central Library]]'''<br>1515 Young St.<br>Dallas, TX 75201-9987<br>Telephone: 214-670-1400<br>Internet: [http://dallaslibrary2.org/genealogy/index.php Dallas Public Library]
[[Image:Dallas Public Central Library.jpg|right|200px|Dallas Public Central Library.jpg]]'''[[Dallas Public Central Library]]'''<br>1515 Young St.<br>Dallas, TX 75201-9987<br>Telephone: 214-670-1400<br>Internet: [http://dallaslibrary2.org/genealogy/index.php Dallas Public Library]<br><br>
:Outstanding genealogical collection with records for more than Texas, including Oklahoma, the South, Mid-Atlantic, and New England states.<ref name="DB107" />
 
:Outstanding genealogical collection with records for more than Texas, including Oklahoma, the South, Mid-Atlantic, and New England states.<ref name="DB107" /<br>
 
'''[https://texashistory.unt.edu/ The Portal to Texas History]'''Libraries, archives and societies from across the state.


== Regional  Repositories  ==
=== Regional  ===


[http://drtl.org/ '''Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library''']<br>P.O. Box 1401 <br>San Antonio, TX 78205-1401 <br>Phone: (210) 225-1071 <br>Fax: (210) 212-8514<br>  
[http://drtl.org/ '''Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library''']<br>P.O. Box 1401 <br>San Antonio, TX 78205-1401 <br>Phone: (210) 225-1071 <br>Fax: (210) 212-8514<br>  
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:A key repository for locating selected early '''''Missouri&nbsp;''''' and '''''Texas&nbsp;''''' settlers. This was a center for Missouri Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. It has a great collection of family folders, books, letters, diaries, journals, and surname lists for northeast Texas.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 67.</ref> <ref>[http://harrisoncountymuseum.org/our_collection Our Collection] in ''Harrison County Museum'' (accessed 7 March 2014).</ref><br><br>
:A key repository for locating selected early '''''Missouri&nbsp;''''' and '''''Texas&nbsp;''''' settlers. This was a center for Missouri Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. It has a great collection of family folders, books, letters, diaries, journals, and surname lists for northeast Texas.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 67.</ref> <ref>[http://harrisoncountymuseum.org/our_collection Our Collection] in ''Harrison County Museum'' (accessed 7 March 2014).</ref><br><br>
== University Repositories  ==


'''University of Texas Arlington Central Library'''<br>702 Planetarium Place<br>Arlington, TX 76019<br>Telephone: 888-565-9023<br>E-mail: [mailto:library-ref@uta.edu library-ref@uta.edu]<br>Internet: https://www.uta.edu/library/index.php<br>  
'''University of Texas Arlington Central Library'''<br>702 Planetarium Place<br>Arlington, TX 76019<br>Telephone: 888-565-9023<br>E-mail: [mailto:library-ref@uta.edu library-ref@uta.edu]<br>Internet: https://www.uta.edu/library/index.php<br>  
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'''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~txsgs/ Texas State Genealogical Society]<br>'''c/o Scott Fitzgerald, Treasurer [scottfitzgerald at tyler.net]<br>PO Box 7308<br>Tyler, TX 75711-7308<br>Phone: (903) 539-5572 <br>Fax: (903) 592-6782<br>  
'''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~txsgs/ Texas State Genealogical Society]<br>'''c/o Scott Fitzgerald, Treasurer [scottfitzgerald at tyler.net]<br>PO Box 7308<br>Tyler, TX 75711-7308<br>Phone: (903) 539-5572 <br>Fax: (903) 592-6782<br>  


== Repositories Outside of Texas ==
=== Out of State ===


'''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lanatchi/ngl.htm Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association]''' in Louisiana<br>2nd Floor<br>Old Parish Courthouse<br>Natchitoches, LA 71458-1349<br>Phone: (318) 357-2235.<br>  
'''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lanatchi/ngl.htm Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association]''' in Louisiana<br>2nd Floor<br>Old Parish Courthouse<br>Natchitoches, LA 71458-1349<br>Phone: (318) 357-2235.<br>  
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:"French" records from the early 1700's, with an index by the Parish Clerk. The collection has many references to Americans bound for Texas.<ref name="DB107" /><br><br>
:"French" records from the early 1700's, with an index by the Parish Clerk. The collection has many references to Americans bound for Texas.<ref name="DB107" /><br><br>


== Family History Centers ==
'''Family History Centers'''. Some of the collections described above are at least partially available on microfilms at the [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, and through thousands of its branch Family History Centers. For further information see [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]. To locate a center near you, see [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Find a Family History Center].  
 
Some of the collections described above are at least partially available on microfilms at the [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, and through thousands of its branch Family History Centers including several in Texas. For further information see [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]. To locate a center near you, see [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Find a Family History Center].  


== Guides  ==
=== Guides  ===


To learn more about the history and record-keeping systems of Texas counties, use the 24 inventories of the county archives produced by the Historical Records Survey around 1940. The Family History Library has copies of all of these inventories.  
To learn more about the history and record-keeping systems of Texas counties, use the 24 inventories of the county archives produced by the Historical Records Survey around 1940. The Family History Library has copies of all of these inventories.  
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The Texas County Records Inventory Project of North Texas State University Center for Community Services has produced more recent inventories of the records of about a third of the state's counties. These can be purchased from the Texas State Archives. The Family History Library has copies of most of these inventories which are listed in the '''''Place Search''''' of the [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] under  
The Texas County Records Inventory Project of North Texas State University Center for Community Services has produced more recent inventories of the records of about a third of the state's counties. These can be purchased from the Texas State Archives. The Family History Library has copies of most of these inventories which are listed in the '''''Place Search''''' of the [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] under  


:'''United States, Texas, [County] - Archives and Libraries'''
:'''TEXAS, [COUNTY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES'''.


== References  ==
=== References  ===
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These archives, libraries, societies, and museums preserve sources, maintain indexes, and provide services to help genealogists document their ancestors who lived in Texas.

Online Resources[edit | edit source]


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Links to online databases and indexes that may include vital records, biographies, cemeteries, censuses, histories, immigration records, land records, maps, military records, naturalizations, newspapers, obituaries, or probate records.

Wiki Articles on Major Repositories in Texas[edit | edit source]

Texas State Library and Archives Commission · Briscoe Center for American History · Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research · Dallas Public Central Library · Daughters of the Republic of Texas · San Antonio Public Library · Ralph W. Steen Library · Galveston and Texas History Center · Fort Worth Public Library · Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center · Harrison County Historical Museum · National Archives at Fort Worth · Allen County Public Library · Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association

National Archives[edit | edit source]

National Archives at Fort Worth

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for Microfilm research and public access computers:
2600 West 7th Street
Suite 162
Fort Worth, TX, 76107
Telephone: 817-831-5620
Fax: 817-334-5621

for Archival research using textual records by appointment:
National Archives at Ft. Worth
1400 John Burgess Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76140
Telephone: 817-551-2051
Fax: 817-551-2034

Internet for both: http://www.archives.gov/southwest

Subject specialties include censuses, westward expansion into the Southwest and settlement of Native Americans (especially Cherokees, Choctaws, Chickasaws, Creeks, and Seminoles), slavery, bankruptcy court, ethnology, genealogy, military service records, pension and bounty land warrant applications, passenger lists and Dawes census cards and enrollment jackets for the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma.[1]
For further information, see  National Archives at Fort Worth.

Statewide[edit | edit source]

Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Building F 1201 Brazos
P.O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: (512) 463-5460
Fax: (512) 463-5436
E-mail: reference.desk@tsl.texas.gov
Internet: Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Original manuscripts for Texas while a part of Mexico, as a republic, and as a state, including all counties, vital records, newspapers, books, and maps.[2] Three divisions of the Texas State Library house materials of interest to genealogists: the Information Services, the Archives, and the Local Records divisions. The Information Services Division contains such records as published histories, vital record indexes, census records, and military records. The Archives Division preserves colonial, republic, and state government records, while the Local Records Division maintains valuable city and county government records. Microfilm copies of the city and county records are distributed among 26 Texas repositories.
A helpful guide to important sources at the Texas State Archives is:
The Texas State Library will loan selected materials from their Genealogy Collection. For a list of materials available for circulation, see:
  • Texas State Library, Texas State Library Circulating Genealogy Duplicates List (Austin, Texas: Texas State Library, 1992). FHL book 976.4 A3t A 1985 edition is available on FHL fiche 6047934
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Briscoe Center for American History
University of Texas at Austin
2313 Red River Street
Austin, Texas 78705 USA
Telephone: Reference 512-495-4532; Information 512-495-4518
E-mail: Reference Request Form
Internet: Briscoe Center for American History

This collection is as large as the state archives including newspapers, biographies, private collections, the American South, military history, Western Americana, and photos, and the Natchez Trace Collection papers from Mississippi and Louisiana.[2]

Clayton House Houston's Genealogy Library.jpg
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
5300 Caroline
Houston, TX 77004
Telephone: 713-284-1999
Internet: Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research

One of America's best genealogical collections. Especially strong for Texas, adjoining states, and Tennessee.[2]

Dallas Public Central Library.jpg
Dallas Public Central Library
1515 Young St.
Dallas, TX 75201-9987
Telephone: 214-670-1400
Internet: Dallas Public Library

Outstanding genealogical collection with records for more than Texas, including Oklahoma, the South, Mid-Atlantic, and New England states.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag [3]

University of Texas Arlington Central Library
702 Planetarium Place
Arlington, TX 76019
Telephone: 888-565-9023
E-mail: library-ref@uta.edu
Internet: https://www.uta.edu/library/index.php

Good Texas newspapers collection, including many online.

Baylor University
Texas Collection
P.O. Box 97142
Waco, TX 76798-7142

Texas State Genealogical Society
c/o Scott Fitzgerald, Treasurer [scottfitzgerald at tyler.net]
PO Box 7308
Tyler, TX 75711-7308
Phone: (903) 539-5572
Fax: (903) 592-6782

Out of State[edit | edit source]

Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association in Louisiana
2nd Floor
Old Parish Courthouse
Natchitoches, LA 71458-1349
Phone: (318) 357-2235.

"French" records from the early 1700's, with an index by the Parish Clerk. The collection has many references to Americans bound for Texas.[2]

Family History Centers. Some of the collections described above are at least partially available on microfilms at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, and through thousands of its branch Family History Centers. For further information see Introduction to LDS Family History Centers. To locate a center near you, see Find a Family History Center.

Guides[edit | edit source]

To learn more about the history and record-keeping systems of Texas counties, use the 24 inventories of the county archives produced by the Historical Records Survey around 1940. The Family History Library has copies of all of these inventories.

The Texas County Records Inventory Project of North Texas State University Center for Community Services has produced more recent inventories of the records of about a third of the state's counties. These can be purchased from the Texas State Archives. The Family History Library has copies of most of these inventories which are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under

TEXAS, [COUNTY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 130-31. At various libraries (WorldCat). FHL Ref Book 973 J54d.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Dollarhide and Bremer, 107.
  3. ↑ Our Collection in Harrison County Museum (accessed 7 March 2014).
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