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== Wiki Articles on Major Repositories | == Wiki Articles on Major Repositories for Maryland == | ||
[[Allegheny County Library System Washington Street Library]]{{·}} [[Baltimore City Archives]]{{·}} [[Dorchester County Central Public Library]]{{·}} [[Enoch Pratt Free Library]]{{·}} [[Frederick County Artz Public Library]]{{·}} [[Frostburg State University Ort Library]]{{·}} [[Historical Society of Pennsylvania]]{{·}} [[Johns Hopkins University George Peabody Library]]{{·}} [[Library of Congress]] DC{{·}} [[Maryland Genealogical Society]]{{·}} [[Maryland | [[Allegheny County Library System Washington Street Library]]{{·}} [[Baltimore City Archives]]{{·}} [[Bristol Public Library]] VA{{·}} Division of Vital Records{{·}} [[Dorchester County Central Public Library]]{{·}} [[Enoch Pratt Free Library]]{{·}} [[Frederick County Artz Public Library]]{{·}} [[Frostburg State University Ort Library]]{{·}} [[Handley Regional Library]] VA{{·}} [[Historical Society of Pennsylvania]]{{·}} Historical Society of Washington, D.C.{{·}} Jewish Genealogical Society of Maryland{{·}} [[Johns Hopkins University George Peabody Library]]{{·}} [[Library of Congress]] DC{{·}} [[Maryland Genealogical Society]]{{·}} [[Maryland Historical Society]]{{·}} [[Maryland Historical Trust Library]]{{·}} [[Maryland State Archives]]{{·}} [[Maryland State Law Library]]{{·}} Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society{{·}} [[National Archives and Records Administration]] (Archives I) DC{{·}} [[National Archives at College Park, Maryland]] (Archives II){{·}} [[National Archives at Philadelphia]] PA{{·}} [[National Genealogical Society]] VA{{·}} [[Pennsylvania State Archives]]{{·}} Prince George's County Genealogical Society{{·}} Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore{{·}} [[Talbot County Free Library]]{{·}} United Methodist Historical Society of the Baltimore-Washington Conference{{·}} [[University of Maryland McKeldin Library]]{{·}} [[Washington County Free Library]]{{·}} Washington National Records Center | ||
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[[Pennsylvania State Archives]]{{·}} [[Talbot County Free Library]]{{·}} [[University of Maryland McKeldin Library]]{{·}} [[Washington County Free Library]] | |||
== Online Records of Maryland == | == Online Records of Maryland == | ||
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[[File:Washington National Records Center Stack Area with Employee Servicing Records.jpg|thumb|right|246px|WNRC stack area in Suitland, MD]] | [[File:Washington National Records Center Stack Area with Employee Servicing Records.jpg|thumb|right|246px|WNRC stack area in Suitland, MD]] | ||
=== Washington National Records Center === | === Washington National Records Center === | ||
WNRC<br>4205 Suitland Road<br>Suitland, MD 20746-8001<br> | WNRC<br>4205 Suitland Road<br>Suitland, MD 20746-8001<br>Telephone: 866-272-6272 (National Archives and Records Administration)<br>E-mail: [https://www.archives.gov/contact Contact Us] form (for the National Archives and Records Administration)<br>Internet: [https://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/suitland/public Services for the Public] | ||
:Older than 15-years federal criminal court, federal civil court, and federal bankruptcy court records, and the federal agency records from the District of Columbia, '''Maryland''', Virginia, and West Virginia.<ref name="DB29">Dollarhide and Bremer, 29.</ref><br><br> | :Older than 15-years federal criminal court, federal civil court, and federal bankruptcy court records, and the federal agency records from the District of Columbia, '''Maryland''', Virginia, and West Virginia.<ref name="DB29">Dollarhide and Bremer, 29.</ref><br><br> | ||
== Statewide Repositories == | == Statewide Repositories == | ||
=== Division of Vital Records === | |||
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene<br>6764-B Reisterstown Road<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21215 USA<br>Telephone: 410-764-3038<br>E-mail: [mailto:dhmh.healthmd@maryland.gov dhmh.healthmd@maryland.gov]<br>Internet: [http://dhmh.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/home.aspx VSA Home] How to request BMD certificates; Quick links; New; Vital statistics; FAQ; General info; and MD-EDRS (online death registration). | |||
:The Division of Vital Records issues certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates for events that occurred in Maryland. Photo-I.D. is required. You can apply by mail or in-person. For an additional fee you could also make online requests through the private company [https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/maryland/maryland-vital-records VitalCheck.com]. Fees may differ for certificates issued at local (county or city) Health Departments.<ref>[http://dhmh.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/apps.aspx Vital Records General Information] in ''Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygience'' (accessed 24 April 2017).</ref> Statewide registration began for births and deaths in 1898; for marriages in 1777. Local vital records may exist before those dates but would be spotty.<br><br> | |||
=== [[Maryland Genealogical Society]] === | === [[Maryland Genealogical Society]] === | ||
201 West Monument Street<br>Baltimore, MD 21201<br>E-mail: [mailto:info@mdgensoc.org info@mdgensoc.org]<br>Internet: [http://www.mdgensoc.org/ Maryland Genealogical Society] | 201 West Monument Street<br>Baltimore, MD 21201<br>E-mail: [mailto:info@mdgensoc.org info@mdgensoc.org]<br>Internet: [http://www.mdgensoc.org/ Maryland Genealogical Society] | ||
:Promotes genealogical research through publications, programs and workshps, resources, and outreach. Publishes a journal and newsletter. Maintains a surname registry, databases of photos, tax lists, cemetery, and church records. Offers a limited research service for a fee.<ref>[https://mdgensoc.org/index.php Home] in ''Maryland Genealogical Society'' (accessed 25 April 2017).</ref><br><br> | |||
=== [[Maryland Historical Society]] === | === [[Maryland Historical Society]] === | ||
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=== [[Maryland Historical Trust Library]] === | === [[Maryland Historical Trust Library]] === | ||
100 Community Place, <br>Crownsville, MD 21032<br>Telephone: 410-514-7655 (Call for hours of operation)<br>Internet: [http://mht.maryland.gov/ | 100 Community Place, <br>Crownsville, MD 21032<br>Telephone: 410-514-7655 (Call for hours of operation)<br>Internet: [http://mht.maryland.gov/research_MHTlibrary.shtml Maryland Historical Trust Library]<br>Internet: [http://207.67.203.79/M30014Staff/OPAC/ Online catalog] | ||
:Houses journals and 5,000 books primarily about archeology (terrestrial and maritime), Native Americans, architecture, history, historic preservation, decorative, building conservation for Maryland and surrounding regions. They also have an oral history collection.<ref>[http://mht.maryland.gov/research_MHTlibrary.shtml Maryland Historical Trust Library] in ''Maryland Historical Trust'' in Maryland.gov (accessed 25 April 2017).</ref><br><br> | |||
=== [[Maryland State Archives]] === | === [[Maryland State Archives]] === | ||
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=== [[Maryland State Law Library]] === | === [[Maryland State Law Library]] === | ||
Courts of Appeal Building<br>361 Rowe Boulevard<br>Annapolis, MD 21401<br>Telephone: 410-260-1430<br>Fax: 410-974-2063<br>Internet: [http://www.lawlib.state.md.us/ Maryland State Law Library] | Courts of Appeal Building<br>361 Rowe Boulevard<br>Annapolis, MD 21401<br>Telephone: 410-260-1430<br>Fax: 410-974-2063<br>E-mail: [mailto:lawlibrary@mdcourts.gov lawlibrary@mdcourts.gov]<br>Internet: [http://www.lawlib.state.md.us/ Maryland State Law Library] | ||
:Includes family genealogies, Maryland public records, historical works, popular Maryland newspapers on microfilm, and online access to back issues of the "Capital" (via Newspaper Archive).<ref>[http://www.lawlib.state.md.us/audiences/ Just for Specialized Audiences] in ''Maryland State Law Library'' (accessed 25 April 2017).</ref><br><br> | |||
== Regional Repositories == | == Regional Repositories == | ||
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=== Allegheny Co Lib Sys Washington St Lib === | === Allegheny Co Lib Sys Washington St Lib === | ||
[[File:Cumberland maryland washington st library.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Washington Street Library in Cumberland, MD]][[Allegheny County Library System Washington Street Library]]<br>31 Washington Street<br>Cumberland, MD 21502<br>Telephone: 301-777-1200<br>Fax: 301-777-7299<br>E-mail: [mailto:washingtonstlibrary@alleganycountylibrary.info washingtonstlibrary@alleganycountylibrary.info]<br>Internet: [http://www.alleganycountylibrary.info/contentpages.asp?loc=116 Washington Street Library] | [[File:Cumberland maryland washington st library.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Washington Street Library in Cumberland, MD]][[Allegheny County Library System Washington Street Library]]<br>31 Washington Street<br>Cumberland, MD 21502<br>Telephone: 301-777-1200<br>Fax: 301-777-7299<br>E-mail: [mailto:washingtonstlibrary@alleganycountylibrary.info washingtonstlibrary@alleganycountylibrary.info]<br>Internet: [http://www.alleganycountylibrary.info/contentpages.asp?loc=116 Washington Street Library] | ||
:They have a western Maryland historical collection with genealogies, and local histories.<ref name="DB55" /> Cumberland, Maryland, was the start of the [[National Road]] to Ohio and farther west.<br><br> | :They have a western Maryland historical collection with genealogies, and local histories.<ref name="DB55" /> Cumberland, Maryland, was the start of the [[National Road]] to Ohio and farther west.<br><br> | ||
=== [[Baltimore City Archives]] === | === [[Baltimore City Archives]] === | ||
[[File:Baltimore City Archives.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Baltimore City Archives entrance]]2615 Mathews Street<br>Baltimore MD 21218<br>Telephone: 410-396-3884<br>E-mail: [mailto:baltimorecityarchives@gmail.com baltimorecityarchives@gmail.com]<br>Internet: [https://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City Archives]<br>Internet: [https://baltimorecityhistory.net/guide-to-the-baltimore-city-archives-for-genealogists/ Guide to the BCA for Genealogists] | |||
:Visits by appointment only. Find 300,000 names in their ''[https://malissaruffner.com/2012/02/14/treasure-hunt-using-the-wpahrs-index/ WPA Historical Records Survey Name Index]''. They also have Baltimore City directories, spotty coroner's inquest records 1827-1867, a [http://connergenealogy.com/home/baltimore-city-houses-of-worship/ Baltimore Houses of Worship locator tool], a partial 1868 Police Census for Wards 3, 6. 8, 9. 13, & 20, cemetery records, passenger arrival lists, and property tax records.<ref>[https://baltimorecityhistory.net/guide-to-the-baltimore-city-archives-for-genealogists/ Guide to the BCA for Genealogists] in ''Baltimore City Archives'' (accessed 25 April 2017).</ref> | |||
:Two useful guides to Baltimore records are: | :Two useful guides to Baltimore records are: | ||
:*Cox, Richard J., and Patricia M. Vanorny. "The Records of a City: Baltimore and Its Historical Sources." ''Maryland Historical Magazine'' 70 (Fall 1975): 286-310. {{FHL|1280050|item|disp=FHL book 975.2 H25m v. 70}} | :*Cox, Richard J., and Patricia M. Vanorny. "The Records of a City: Baltimore and Its Historical Sources." ''Maryland Historical Magazine'' 70 (Fall 1975): 286-310. {{FHL|1280050|item|disp=FHL book 975.2 H25m v. 70}} | ||
:*LeFurgy, William G. ''The Records of a City: A Guide to the Baltimore City Archives''. (Baltimore, Maryland: City Archives, 1984.) {{FHL|444379|item|disp=FHL book 975.26 A3bc}} | :*LeFurgy, William G. ''The Records of a City: A Guide to the Baltimore City Archives''. (Baltimore, Maryland: City Archives, 1984.) {{FHL|444379|item|disp=FHL book 975.26 A3bc}}<br><br> | ||
=== [[Dorchester County Central Public Library]] === | === [[Dorchester County Central Public Library]] === | ||
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=== [[Enoch Pratt Free Library]] === | === [[Enoch Pratt Free Library]] === | ||
400 Cathedral Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21201-4484 <br>Telephone: 410-396-5430 <br>Fax: 410-396-1441<br>Internet: [http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library] | 400 Cathedral Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21201-4484 <br>Telephone: 410-396-5430 <br>Fax: 410-396-1441<br>E-mail: [http://www.prattlibrary.org/about/email_question.aspx Email A Question] form<br>Internet: [http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library] | ||
:Excellent local, county, and Maryland state records.<ref name="DB55" />[[File:C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick, Maryland 20501v.jpg|thumb|right|225px| Artz Public Library in Frederick, MD]]<br><br> | :Excellent local, county, and Maryland state records.<ref name="DB55" />[[File:C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick, Maryland 20501v.jpg|thumb|right|225px| Artz Public Library in Frederick, MD]]<br><br> | ||
=== [[Frederick County Artz Public Library]] === | === [[Frederick County Artz Public Library]] === | ||
110 East Patrick Street<br>Frederick , MD 21701<br>Telephone: 301-600-1630<br>Internet: [http://www.fcpl.org/branches-hours/c-burr-artz-public-library C. Burr Artz Public Library] | 110 East Patrick Street<br>Frederick , MD 21701<br>Telephone: 301-600-1630<br>E-mail: [http://www.fcpl.org/contact-maryland-room Contact the Maryland Room] form<br>Internet: [http://www.fcpl.org/branches-hours/c-burr-artz-public-library C. Burr Artz Public Library] | ||
:They have Maryland history, genealogy, and more.<ref name="DB55" /><br><br> | :They have Maryland history, genealogy, and more.<ref name="DB55" /><br><br> | ||
[[File:Ort Library.png|thumb|right|225px|Frostburg State University Ort Library]] | [[File:Ort Library.png|thumb|right|225px|Frostburg State University Ort Library]] | ||
=== [[Frostburg State University Ort Library]] === | === [[Frostburg State University Ort Library]] === | ||
1 Stadium Drive<br>Frostburg, Maryland 21532-2342<br>Telephone: 301-687-4395<br>E-mail: [http://www.frostburg.edu/lewis-ort-library/asklib/ Ask a Librarian] form<br>Internet: [http://www.frostburg.edu/dept/library/subguides/genealogy.htm Frostburg State University Lewis J. Ort Library] | 1 Stadium Drive<br>Frostburg, Maryland 21532-2342<br>Telephone: 301-687-4395<br>E-mail: [http://www.frostburg.edu/lewis-ort-library/asklib/ Ask a Librarian] form<br>Internet: [http://www.frostburg.edu/dept/library/subguides/genealogy.htm Frostburg State University Lewis J. Ort Library] | ||
:Their Special Collections maintains material about Western Maryland and contiguous counties in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, answers genealogical reference questions, and provides an obituary copy service.<ref>[http://libguides.frostburg.edu/spec-coll Dr. David M. Gillespie Special Collections: Home] in ''Lewis J. Ort Library'' (accessed 20 January 2017).</ref> | :Their Special Collections maintains material about Western Maryland and contiguous counties in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, answers genealogical reference questions, and provides an obituary copy service.<ref>[http://libguides.frostburg.edu/spec-coll Dr. David M. Gillespie Special Collections: Home] in ''Lewis J. Ort Library'' (accessed 20 January 2017).</ref><br><br> | ||
[[File:George-peabody-library.jpg|thumb|right|284px|Johns Hopkins Univ Peabody Library, Baltimore]] | |||
=== Jewish Genealogical Society of Maryland === | |||
229 Chartley Drive<br>Reisterstown, MD 21136<br>Telephone: 410-635-4737<br>E-mail: [mailto:JGSofMD@gmail.com JGSofMD@gmail.com]<br>Internet: [http://www.jewishgen.org/jgs-maryland/index.html Jewish Genealogical Society of Maryland Home] | |||
:JGS MD provides educational progams, resources, and news to help researchers find their Jewish ancestors.<ref>[http://www.jewishgen.org/jgs-maryland/index.html Home] in ''Jewish Genealogical Society of Maryland'' (accessed 24 April 2017).</ref><br>[[File:George-peabody-library.jpg|thumb|right|284px|Johns Hopkins Univ Peabody Library, Baltimore]]<br> | |||
=== Johns Hopkins Univ Peabody Library === | === Johns Hopkins Univ Peabody Library === | ||
[[Johns Hopkins University George Peabody Library]]<br>17 East Mount Vernon Place<br>Baltimore, MD 21202<br>Telephone: 410-659-8179<br>Fax: 410-659-8137<br>E-mail: [mailto:ask@jhu.libanswers.com ask@jhu.libanswers.com]<br>Internet: [http://www.library.jhu.edu/collections/specialcollections/rarebooks/peabody/ George Peabody Library] | '''[[Johns Hopkins University George Peabody Library]]'''<br>17 East Mount Vernon Place<br>Baltimore, MD 21202<br>Telephone: 410-659-8179<br>Fax: 410-659-8137<br>E-mail: [mailto:ask@jhu.libanswers.com ask@jhu.libanswers.com]<br>Internet: [http://www.library.jhu.edu/collections/specialcollections/rarebooks/peabody/ George Peabody Library] | ||
:This collection has strengths in British and American history, biography, geography, and exploration and travel including a large map collection.The also have many manuscripts.<ref>[http://guides.library.jhu.edu/c.php?g=202582&p=1336208 George Peabody Library] in ''Special Collections {{amp}} Archives'' in Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries {{amp}} University Museums (accessed 20 January 2017).</ref><br><br> | :This collection has strengths in British and American history, biography, geography, and exploration and travel including a large map collection.The also have many manuscripts.<ref>[http://guides.library.jhu.edu/c.php?g=202582&p=1336208 George Peabody Library] in ''Special Collections {{amp}} Archives'' in Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries {{amp}} University Museums (accessed 20 January 2017).</ref><br><br> | ||
=== Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society === | |||
P.O. Box 241<br>New Windsor, Maryland 21776-0241<br>E-mail: [mailto:corresponding@magsgen.com corresponding@magsgen.com]<br>Internet: [https://magsgen.com/index.php Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society] | |||
:MAGS facilitates research on Germanic genealogy in the mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) during the 17th through 20th centuries. They provide a newsletter and sponsor educational events.<ref>[https://magsgen.com/about.php About Us] in ''Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society'' (accessed 24 April 2017).</ref><br><br> | |||
=== Prince George's Co Genealogical Society === | === Prince George's Co Genealogical Society === | ||
'''Prince George's County Genealogical Society'''<br>12219 Tulip Grove Drive<br>Bowie, MD<br>Telephone: 301-262-2063<br>E-mail: [mailto:pgcgs@juno.com pgcgs@juno.com]<br>Internet: [http://pgcgs.org/Library.php Library information] | '''Prince George's County Genealogical Society'''<br>12219 Tulip Grove Drive<br>Bowie, MD<br>Telephone: 301-262-2063<br>E-mail: [mailto:pgcgs@juno.com pgcgs@juno.com]<br>Internet: [http://pgcgs.org/Library.php Library information] | ||
: 5,500 volumes, surname files, family group sheets, Bible records and microfilms. Focused primarily on Prince George's County, Maryland, and the eastern states.<ref>[http://pgcgs.org/Library.php Library information] in ''Prince George's County Genealogical Society'' (accessed 7 January 2017).</ref><br><br> | : 5,500 volumes, surname files, family group sheets, Bible records and microfilms. Focused primarily on Prince George's County, Maryland, and the eastern states.<ref>[http://pgcgs.org/Library.php Library information] in ''Prince George's County Genealogical Society'' (accessed 7 January 2017).</ref><br><br> | ||
[[File:St. Mary's Seminary & University.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Associated Archives in St. Mary's Seminary & University, Baltimore]] | |||
=== Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore === | |||
Associated Archives at St. Mary’s Seminary & University<br>5400 Roland Avenue<br>Baltimore, MD 21210<br>Telephone: 410-864-4074<br>Fax: 410-864-3690<br>Email: [mailto:archives@stmarys.edu archives@stmarys.edu]<br>Internet: [http://www.stmarys.edu/archives/ The Associated Archives] website includes information about the archives; collections; genealogy; services; and making appointments. | |||
:You can either schedule an on-site visit, or submit a written request for sacramental records of baptism, marriage, or death between 1834 and 1989.<ref>[http://www.stmarys.edu/archives/genealogy/ Genealogy] in ''St. Mary's Seminary & University'' (accessed 24 April 2017).</ref> <ref>[http://www.stmarys.edu/archives/services/ Reference and Research Services] in ''St. Mary's Seminary & University'' (accessed 25 April 2017).</ref><br><br> | |||
=== [[Talbot County Free Library]] === | === [[Talbot County Free Library]] === | ||
Maryland Room<br>100 W. Dover Street<br>Easton, Maryland 21601<br>Telephone: 410-822-1626<br>Fax: 410-820-8217<br>E-mail: [http://www.tcfl.org/contact/form.php?id=17 Message form]<br>Internet: [http://www.tcfl.org/mdroom/ Maryland Room] | Maryland Room<br>100 W. Dover Street<br>Easton, Maryland 21601<br>Telephone: 410-822-1626<br>Fax: 410-820-8217<br>E-mail: [http://www.tcfl.org/contact/form.php?id=17 Message form]<br>Internet: [http://www.tcfl.org/mdroom/ Maryland Room] | ||
:Look here for their many Maryland Eastern Shore, and Delaware historical references.<ref name="DB55" /> Their collection includes church records, burial permits, Talbot County genealogy links, Bibles, family records, manuscripts, maps, local oral histories, and vertical files.<ref>[http://www.tcfl.org/mdroom/genealogy/index.html Genealogy] in ''Talbot County Free Library'' (accessed 13 September 2015).</ref>[[File:Lovely Lane Methodist Church.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Lovely Lane Church, Baltimore]]<br><br> | |||
: | === United Methodist Historical Society === | ||
'''United Methodist Historical Society of the Baltimore-Washington Conference'''<br>2200 Saint Paul Street<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21218-5805<br>Telephone: 410-889-4458<br>E-mail: [http://www.lovelylanemuseum.com/contact.html Contact] form<br>Internet: [http://www.lovelylanemuseum.com/index.html Lovely Lane Museum Home] | |||
:The Lovely Lane Methodist Church holds the Historical Society's archives, library, and museum. The archives preserve records of annual conferences, agencies, certain personal papers, and certain discontinued local church records. The library holds biographies, histories, historic Books of Discipline, and maintains digitized publications.<ref>[http://www.lovelylanemuseum.com/index.html Home] in ''Lovely Lane Museum'' (accessed 24 April 2017).</ref><br><br> | |||
[[File:UMD McKeldin Library.JPG|thumb|right|280px|UMD McKeldin Library in College Park, MD]] | [[File:UMD McKeldin Library.JPG|thumb|right|280px|UMD McKeldin Library in College Park, MD]] | ||
=== [[University of Maryland McKeldin Library]] === | === [[University of Maryland McKeldin Library]] === | ||
College Park, MD 20742-7011 <br>Telephone: 301-405-0800<br>Internet: [http://www.lib.umd.edu/MCK/mckeldin.html Theodore R. McKeldin Library] | College Park, MD 20742-7011 <br>Telephone: 301-405-0800<br>E-mail: [http://umd.libanswers.com/ Ask us] form<br>Internet: [http://www.lib.umd.edu/MCK/mckeldin.html Theodore R. McKeldin Library] | ||
:Their Maryland historical collection is quite large.<ref name="DB55" /><br><br> | :Their Maryland historical collection is quite large.<ref name="DB55" /><br><br> | ||
=== [[Washington County Free Library]] === | === [[Washington County Free Library]] === | ||
100 South Potomac Street<br>Hagerstown MD 21740<br>Telephone: 301.739.3250<br>Internet: [http://www.washcolibrary.org/localhistory/genealogy.asp Genealogy] | 100 South Potomac Street<br>Hagerstown MD 21740<br>Telephone: 301.739.3250<br>E-mail: [http://www.washcolibrary.org/?q=contact Contact] form<br>Internet: [http://www.washcolibrary.org/localhistory/genealogy.asp Genealogy] | ||
:The ''Western Maryland Room '' is a genealogical resource which includes published histories, oral histories, books, periodicals, and family folders.<ref name="DB55" /><br><br> | :The ''Western Maryland Room '' is a genealogical resource which includes published histories, oral histories, books, periodicals, and family folders.<ref name="DB55" /><br><br> | ||
== Outside Maryland Repositories == | == Outside Maryland Repositories == | ||
=== [[Bristol Public Library]] === | |||
=== [[ | 701 Goode Street <br>Bristol, VA 24201-4199 <br>Telephone: 540-645-8780 <br>Fax: 276-669-5593 <br>E-mail: [mailto:bplref@yahoo.com bplref@yahoo.com]<br>Internet: [http://www.bristol-library.org/ Bristol Public Library]<br> | ||
: | :They have a relatively small family folder collection. Nevertheless, it is an important resource for settlers coming from '''''Pennsylvania, Maryland''''', and northern '''''Virginia''''' along the [[Great Valley Road]] into '''''Tennessee, Kentucky''''', and '''''North Carolina'''''.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 105.</ref>[[Image:Handley Library Winchester Virginia.jpg|thumb|220px|Handley Library Winchester Virginia]]<br><br> | ||
=== [[Handley Regional Library]] === | |||
100 W. Piccadilly Street<br>PO Box 58 <br>Winchester, VA 22604<br>Telephone: 540-662-9041<br>Fax: 540-722-4769<br>E-mail: [mailto:archives@handleyregional.org archives@handleyregional.org]<br>Website: [http://www.handleyregional.org/handley/default.asp Handley Regional Library] | |||
:Very large collection on Germans and Scots-Irish who traveled the [[Great Valley Road]] from '''''Pennsylvania ''''' through '''''Maryland''''' to '''''Virginia''''', including manuscripts, newspapers, biographies, and histories,<ref name="DB97">Dollarhide and Bremer, 97.</ref> and people of the Lower Shenandoah Valley since 1732, emphasizing Winchester and Frederick County in 4000 books, county court abstracts, county histories, genealogies, regimental histories, battles, newspapers since 1787, censuses, 600 linear feet of manuscripts, maps, photos, and oral history tapes.<ref>[http://www.handleyregional.org/handley/services.asp?loc=5 Family and Local History] in ''Handley Regional Library'' (accessed 28 December 2013).</ref><br><br> | |||
[[File:Historical Society of Pennsylvania.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia]] | |||
=== [[Historical Society of Pennsylvania]] === | === [[Historical Society of Pennsylvania]] === | ||
1300 Locust Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19107-5699<br>Telephone: 215-732-6200<br>Fax: 215-732-2680<br>E-mail: [mailto:ReadyReference@hsp.org ReadyReference@hsp.org]<br>Internet: [http://hsp.org/ Historical Society of Pennsylvania] | |||
:Has early Quakers, Germans, Scots-Irish, and other settlers in William Penn's colonies of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. This is also an excellent place to learn about early settlers of '''Maryland'''.<ref name="DB55" /> Records which have been published are normally well-indexed. This society also has 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century manuscripts (letters, diaries, account books, deeds, minutes, and scrapbooks), passenger arrival lists and indexes, <ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 95.</ref> local and regional history, ethnic and immigrant studies materials, 600,000 books, 20 million manuscripts, over 300,000 graphics items, and 300 years of newspapers.<ref>[http://hsp.org/collections/about-our-collections About Our Collections] in ''Historical Society of Pennsylvania'' (accessed 27 December 2013).</ref> <br><br> | :Has early Quakers, Germans, Scots-Irish, and other settlers in William Penn's colonies of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. This is also an excellent place to learn about early settlers of '''Maryland'''.<ref name="DB55" /> Records which have been published are normally well-indexed. This society also has 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century manuscripts (letters, diaries, account books, deeds, minutes, and scrapbooks), passenger arrival lists and indexes, <ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 95.</ref> local and regional history, ethnic and immigrant studies materials, 600,000 books, 20 million manuscripts, over 300,000 graphics items, and 300 years of newspapers.<ref>[http://hsp.org/collections/about-our-collections About Our Collections] in ''Historical Society of Pennsylvania'' (accessed 27 December 2013).</ref> <br><br> | ||
=== Historical Society of Washington, D.C. === | === Historical Society of Washington, D.C. === | ||
[[File:DC-CityMuseumCarnegieLibrary.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Historical Society of Washington, D.C. is on the 2nd floor of the Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Sq.]]Kiplinger Research Library<br>Carnegie Library 2nd floor<br>801 K St NW<br>Washington, DC 20001<br>Telephone: 202-249-3955<br>E-mail: [mailto:info@dchistory.org info@dchistory.org]<br>Internet: [http://www.dchistory.org/ Historical Society of Washington, D.C.] | [[File:DC-CityMuseumCarnegieLibrary.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Historical Society of Washington, D.C. is on the 2nd floor of the Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Sq.]]Kiplinger Research Library<br>Carnegie Library 2nd floor<br>801 K St NW<br>Washington, DC 20001<br>Telephone: 202-249-3955<br>E-mail: [mailto:info@dchistory.org info@dchistory.org]<br>Internet: [http://www.dchistory.org/ Historical Society of Washington, D.C.] | ||
:Think of this as the state archives for the District of Columbia because of the 200 years of local history documents for genealogists.<ref name="DB29" /> This includes families and notable individuals, organizations, businesses, neighborhoods, religious institutions, local houses of worship, funeral homes, diaries and personal papers, and early 18th century land records.<ref>[http://www.dchistory.org/research/about-library-collections/ About the Library and Collections] in ''Historical Society of Washington, D.C.'' (accessed 7 January 2017).</ref> Researchers are welcomed in the Kiplinger Research Library by prior appointment only Tuesday through Friday. Access to the library and collections is free of charge.<ref>[http://www.dchistory.org/research/ Research] in ''Historical Society of Washington, D.C.'' (accessed 7 January 2017).</ref><br><br> | :Think of this as the state archives for the District of Columbia because of the 200 years of local history documents for genealogists.<ref name="DB29" /> This includes families and notable individuals, organizations, businesses, neighborhoods, religious institutions, local houses of worship, funeral homes, diaries and personal papers, and early 18th century '''Maryland''' and '''Virginia''' land records.<ref>[http://www.dchistory.org/research/about-library-collections/ About the Library and Collections] in ''Historical Society of Washington, D.C.'' (accessed 7 January 2017).</ref> Researchers are welcomed in the Kiplinger Research Library by prior appointment only Tuesday through Friday. Access to the library and collections is free of charge.<ref>[http://www.dchistory.org/research/ Research] in ''Historical Society of Washington, D.C.'' (accessed 7 January 2017).</ref>[[File:Pennsylvania State Archive building.jpg|thumb|right|142px|Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg]]<br><br> | ||
=== [[Pennsylvania State Archives]] === | |||
300 North Street (''mail to: '' 350 North Street)<br>Harrisburg, PA 17120<br>Telephone: 717-783-3281<br>E-mail: [mailto:ra-statearchives@pa.gov ra-statearchives@pa.gov]<br>Internet: [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&mode=2&objID=2887 Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission] | |||
:Their colonial records include many references to '''Maryland''' settlements.<ref name="DB55" /> This huge collection has indexes and original sources associated with the {{FHL|221762|item|disp=''Pennsylvania Archives''}} series, such as vital, military, prison, naturalization, land records, census, ships lists, railroads, mines, and 1.5 million online records<ref name="DB97">Dollarhide and Bremer, 97.</ref> <ref>[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/research_topics/3162 Research Topics at the Pennsylvania State Archives] in ''Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission'' (accessed 23 December 2013).</ref> including [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/archival_research_topics/3162 online genealogy guides].<br><br> | |||
== Family History Centers == | |||
Some of the above collections are partially duplicated at the [[Family History Library]] and its branch '''[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]''' around the world. Most centers can help you by: | |||
*Giving you limited, personal, one-on-one research suggestions (but they do not do research for you) | |||
*Providing access to genealogical records either through the Internet '''[[Family History Center Portal|FHC Portal]]''', or a [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|microfilm loan program]] | |||
*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location). | |||
*Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts | |||
There are several [[:Category:Maryland Family History Centers|centers located in Maryland]], ''for example:'' | |||
::[[Hampstead Maryland Family History Center]]<br>4117 Lower Beckleysville Rd<br>Hampstead MD 21074 USA<br>Telephone: 410-374-1301. | |||
:::Each center is staffed by volunteers and has varying hours and services. Telephone in advance to verify their hours. | |||
To locate one of these centers in your own neighborhood, see [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Find a Family History Center].<br><br> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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