Kentucky Archives and Libraries: Difference between revisions

The middle line about KDL was deleted - this is not an archive or library. It should be listed in the online resources. Also deleted the Kentucky Genealogical Society Library - they do not have a library - was donated to Ky Hist. Soc. in 1999.
(Updated access and catalog information for KHS.)
(The middle line about KDL was deleted - this is not an archive or library. It should be listed in the online resources. Also deleted the Kentucky Genealogical Society Library - they do not have a library - was donated to Ky Hist. Soc. in 1999.)
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:*The state '''library''' has printed materials. <br>
:*The state '''library''' has printed materials. <br>
:*The state '''archives''' maintains original Kentucky government records and other historical documents. Many of these repositories’ records are being microfilmed, and copies are being sent to the Family History Library.<br>
:*The state '''archives''' maintains original Kentucky government records and other historical documents. Many of these repositories’ records are being microfilmed, and copies are being sent to the Family History Library.<br>
:The Department of Libraries and Archives responds to genealogical requests but prefers that requests be sent on a form available on its website or through the mail.<br><br>
:The Department of Libraries and Archives responds to genealogical requests but prefers that requests be sent on a form available on its website or through the mail.<br>
[http://kdl.kyvl.org/'''Kentucky digital Images'''] Search images including books, manuscripts, newspapers, maps, histories, pictures and yearbooks.
 
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Historical Society


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'''[[Filson Historical Society Library]]'''<br>1310 S. Third Street<br>Louisville, KY 40208<br>Telephone: 502-635-5083<br>E-mail: [mailto:research@filsonhistorical.org research@filsonhistorical.org]<br>Website: [http://filsonhistorical.org/ The Filson Historical Society]<br>  
'''[[Filson Historical Society Library]]'''<br>1310 S. Third Street<br>Louisville, KY 40208<br>Telephone: 502-635-5083<br>E-mail: [mailto:research@filsonhistorical.org research@filsonhistorical.org]<br>Website: [http://filsonhistorical.org/ The Filson Historical Society]<br>  


:Formerly known as the '''Filson Club''', they have a good collection of early Kentucky history and genealogy manuscripts. Their specialty is migration, especially via Ohio River traffic and steamboats.<ref name="DB49" /><br><br>
:Formerly known as the '''Filson Club''', they have a good collection of early Kentucky history and genealogy manuscripts. Their specialty is migration, especially via Ohio River traffic and steamboats.<ref name="DB49" /><br>
 
==== Kentucky Genealogical Society Library  ====
'''[[Kentucky Genealogical Society Library]]'''<br>P.O. Box 153<br>Frankfort, KY 40602 <br>Telephone: 502-875-4452<br>Website: [http://www.kygs.org/ Kentucky Genealogical Society]
 
:KGS has a great collection of statewide records, guides, censuses, cemeteries, biographies, family folders and indexes.<ref name="DB49" /> The Kentucky Genealogical Society promotes research of Kentucky families. They also publish items of genealogical interest, including the quarterly periodical ''Bluegrass Roots''.<br><br>


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