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=== [[Boston Massachusetts Family History Center]] ===
=== [[Boston Massachusetts Family History Center]] ===
150 Brown Street<br> Weston, Massachusetts 02493-2604<br>Telephone: 781-235-2164<br>Website: [[Boston Massachusetts Family History Center]]
150 Brown Street<br> Weston, Massachusetts 02493-2604<br>Telephone: 781-235-2164<br>Website: [[Boston Massachusetts Family History Center]]
:The largest Family History Center in New England. Can order microfilms from the [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City. They have published town and county histories of New England, social histories, vital records, family histories, and major indexes.<ref name="DB59" /><br><br>
:The largest Family History Center in New England. They have published town and county histories of New England, social histories, vital records, family histories, and major indexes.<ref name="DB59" /><br><br>


=== [[Boston Public Library]] ===
=== [[Boston Public Library]] ===
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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:
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)
*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 premium online Internet '''[[Family History Center Portal|FHC Portal]]''' for free, or a [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|microfilm loan program]]
*Providing access to genealogical records through the premium online Internet '''[[Family History Center Portal|FHC Portal]]''' for free.
*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location)
*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location)
*Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts
*Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts
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