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The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] has a vast collection of documents created by the federal government. The records most often used by genealogists are census, military, land, and immigration records.  
The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] has a vast collection of documents created by the federal government. The records most often used by genealogists are census, military, land, and immigration records.  


Microfilm copies of many of the records at the [[National_Archives_and_Records_Administration|National Archives]] are available at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], other major archives and libraries, and at regional branches of the National Archives. You may purchase microfilms from the [[National_Archives_and_Records_Administration|National Archives]] or request photocopies of the records by using forms obtained from the Archives.  
Microfilm copies of many of the records at the [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] are available at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], other major archives and libraries, and at regional branches of the National Archives. You may purchase microfilms from the [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] or request photocopies of the records by using forms obtained from the Archives.  


===== List of NARA Microfilm Publications and Original Records Digitized by Our Digitization Partners  =====
===== List of NARA Microfilm Publications and Original Records Digitized by Our Digitization Partners  =====
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P.O. Box 2270<br>Fort Wayne, IN 48801<br>Telephone: 219-424-7241<br>Fax: 219-422-9688<br>Internet address: www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html  
P.O. Box 2270<br>Fort Wayne, IN 48801<br>Telephone: 219-424-7241<br>Fax: 219-422-9688<br>Internet address: www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html  


The [[Allen County Public Library|Allen County Public Library]] has a very large collection of sources for all states, including U.S. census records, periodicals, and local histories.
The [[Allen County Public Library]] has a very large collection of sources for all states, including U.S. census records, periodicals, and local histories.  


=== [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]<br>  ===
=== [[Family History Library]] ===


35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org  
35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org  
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The Library of Congress site has a wonderful [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html American Memory] page that links to more 60 collections, searchable by keyword or time period in a variety of media.  
The Library of Congress site has a wonderful [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html American Memory] page that links to more 60 collections, searchable by keyword or time period in a variety of media.  


=== '''[[Daughters_of_the_American_Revolution_(DAR)_Library|National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution]]<br>''' ===
=== '''[[Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library|National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution]]''' ===


1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227<br>Internet address: [http://www.dar.org www.dar.org]  
1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227<br>Internet address: [http://www.dar.org www.dar.org]  
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101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, MA 02116-3087<br>Telephone: 617-536-5740<br>Fax: 617-536-7307<br>Internet address: [http://www.newenglandancestors.org www.newenglandancestors.org]  
101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, MA 02116-3087<br>Telephone: 617-536-5740<br>Fax: 617-536-7307<br>Internet address: [http://www.newenglandancestors.org www.newenglandancestors.org]  


The society's collections of New England family and local histories and manuscripts are especially helpful. Members can borrow printed resources from their lending library.
The society's collections of New England family and local histories and manuscripts are especially helpful. Members can borrow printed resources from their lending library.  


=== New York Public Library  ===
=== New York Public Library  ===
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*Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) http://www.hsp.org/  
*Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) http://www.hsp.org/  
*Los Angeles Public Library http://www.lapl.org/  
*Los Angeles Public Library http://www.lapl.org/  
*[[Mid-Continent_Public_Library_Midwest_Genealogy_Center|Mid-Continent Public Library]] (Independence, Missouri) http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/  
*[[Mid-Continent Public Library Midwest Genealogy Center|Mid-Continent Public Library]] (Independence, Missouri) http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/  
*Wisconsin Historical Society (Madison, Wisconsin) http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/  
*Wisconsin Historical Society (Madison, Wisconsin) http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/  
*Sutro Library (San Francisco State University) http://www.onelibrary.com/Library/calslsut.htm  
*Sutro Library (San Francisco State University) http://www.onelibrary.com/Library/calslsut.htm  
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*The National Historical Publications and Records Commission. ''Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States''. Second Edition. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=643768&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 J54u] 1988; 1978 Edition on fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=11301&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6010080-89].) <!--{12054106989060} -->
*The National Historical Publications and Records Commission. ''Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States''. Second Edition. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=643768&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 J54u] 1988; 1978 Edition on fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=11301&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6010080-89].) <!--{12054106989060} -->


=== State Archives and State Libraries<br>  ===
=== State Archives and State Libraries ===


Each state has a state archive or a state library. Many states have both. These serve as the repositories for state and county government records. They often have some federal records as well, such as the U.S. census schedules for the state. Addresses are available in the state research outlines and at your public library.  
Each state has a state archive or a state library. Many states have both. These serve as the repositories for state and county government records. They often have some federal records as well, such as the U.S. census schedules for the state. Addresses are available in the state research outlines and at your public library.  
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