Maine State Library

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Maine State Library

Maine State Library Contact Information E-mail: repository@whatever.net Address:</ref> 000 Santa's Workshop Lane North Pole, AK 99999-9999 Telephone:</ref> 800-000-0000, or 801-000-0000 Fax: 802-000-0000 Hours and holidays:</ref> Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30 Directions, maps, and public transportation:</ref> {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 {Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections). 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.} Tips {Optional} Guides {Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. } Alternate Repositories { 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 Maine State 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} such as: NARA I NARA II National Archives at _____ State Archives State Library Similar Collections National Personnel Records Center LC FHL Neighboring Collections County Vital Records Office City Vital Records Office County Archives County Orphan's Court County Probate Court County Recorder County Coroner U.S. District Court County and local historical societies County and local genealogical societies Public Libraries Museums and heritage societies Closest FamilySearch Center has premium online services for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin] State Vital Records Office State Historical Society State Genealogical Society University Libraries Church archives Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA] {OPTIONAL: Delete this IF no similar Wikipedia article exists!} Sources

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National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C.

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)