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'''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">Source 1.</ref> [[Ask@bpl.org]]  
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">Source 1.</ref> [[Ask@bpl.org]]  


'''Address:'''</ref>
'''Address:'''


:700 Boylston Street
:700 Boylston Street
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:Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116<br>
:Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116<br>


'''Telephone:'''</ref> 617-536-5400  
'''Telephone:''' 617-536-5400  


'''Fax:''' n/a  
'''Fax:''' n/a  


'''Hours and holidays:'''</ref> Monday-Thursday: 9-9, Friday and Saturday: 9-5, Sunday: 1-5 (October 17 through May)  
'''Hours and holidays:''' Monday-Thursday: 9-9, Friday and Saturday: 9-5, Sunday: 1-5 (October 17 through May)  


'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''</ref> {''Optional''} <br>  
'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:''' {''Optional''} <br>  


'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
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=== Alternate Repositories  ===
=== Alternate Repositories  ===


{''&nbsp;'''List''' (link to a Wiki article for) '''at least one or more other repositories''' that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.''}  
{'' '''List''' (link to a Wiki article for) '''at least one or more other repositories''' that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.''}  


If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following.  
If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following.  
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*Alternate Repository ''{create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}''<br>  
*Alternate Repository ''{create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}''<br>  
*<br>


'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>  
*<br>
*<br>


'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  
*<br>


=== Sources  ===
=== Sources  ===

Revision as of 17:59, 25 March 2017

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Boston Public Library
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1] Ask@bpl.org

Address:

700 Boylston Street
Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116

Telephone: 617-536-5400

Fax: n/a

Hours and holidays: Monday-Thursday: 9-9, Friday and Saturday: 9-5, Sunday: 1-5 (October 17 through May)

Directions, maps, and public transportation: {Optional}

Internet sites and databases:

  • Repository Internet site {create a link for each bullet, and then give a line or two listing content so the reader will know if it is worthwhile to click on that link}.
  • Repository catalog online.
  • Repository database.
  • other(s).

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

{Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).[2] For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.[3]}

Tips[edit | edit source]

{Optional}

Guides[edit | edit source]

{Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. }

Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

{ List (link to a Wiki article for) at least one or more other repositories that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.}

If you cannot visit or find a source at the Boston Public Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections

  • Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}

Similar Collections

Neighboring Collections

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. Source 1.
  2. Source 2.
  3. Source 3.