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=== Contact Information  ===
=== Contact Information  ===


'''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">Source 1.</ref>&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Www.GeorgiaArchives.org|www.GeorgiaArchives.org]]  
'''E-mail:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Www.GeorgiaArchives.org|www.GeorgiaArchives.org]]  


'''Address:'''<ref name="S1" />&nbsp;
'''Address:'''&nbsp; &nbsp;  


5800 Jonesboro Road <br>Morrow, GA 30260 <br>
5800 Jonesboro Road <br>Morrow, GA 30260 <br>  


'''Telephone:'''<ref name="S1" />&nbsp;&nbsp;678.364.3700<br>'''Fax:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;n/a  
'''Telephone:'''&nbsp; 678.364.3700<br>'''Fax:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;n/a  


'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="S1" />&nbsp;&nbsp;Thursday through Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm  
'''Hours and holidays:'''&nbsp; Friday through Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm  


'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''<ref name="S1" /> &nbsp;{''Optional''} <br>
Due to state budget cuts, hours have been continuously cut back, begining in October 2010, with the latests cuts occuring in July 2011.&nbsp;<ref>Friends of the Georgia Archives website "New hours due to budget reductions"http://www.fogah.org/</ref>  


'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>
'''Directions, maps, and public transportation: '''From anywhere in Metro Atlanta, take I-285 to exit 55, Jonesboro Road. From the east, turn left; from the west, turn right onto Jonesboro Road. Drive about 4 miles and the Archive will be on your left, just after Harper Drive. The Georgia Archive shares a parking lot with the National Archive's Southeast branch and is the building on the right.&nbsp;<br>  


*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}.''<br>
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
*Repository catalog online. <br>
 
*Repository database. <br>
*[http://www.sos.ga.gov/archives/ Georgia Archive] - The Archive's website is filled with information to help visitors prepare and prep their research strategy before arriving
*other(s).<br>
*[http://find.sos.state.ga.us/archon/ Finding Aids Catalog] - Search the documents available in the Archive's original records
*[http://www.sos.ga.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/gil.htm Georgia Archives GIL] - Search available books and microfilm&nbsp;<br>  
*[http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us/index.php Georgia's Virtual Vault] - View select records held by the archives online<br>  
*[http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us/cdm4/countycards.php County Microfilm Index] - Search available microfilm by County<br>


=== Collection Description  ===
=== Collection Description  ===


{''Please briefly '''describe the strengths and weaknesses''' of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).<ref>Source 2.</ref> 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.<ref>Source 3.</ref>''}
The Georgia State Archive is overseen by the Georgia Secretery of State's Office. They are responsible for collecting and maintaining the historical records of Georgia government and history.<ref>Georgia State Archive "About Us" http://www.sos.ga.gov/archives/who%5Fare%5Fwe/</ref><ref>Georgia State Archive "A General Description of our Collections: http://www.sos.georgia.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/collections/default.htm</ref>
 
*County Records On Microfilm - One of the largest collections of interest, comprising records created by Georgia counties until 1900. An index of records is maintained on a card catalog. Records include Wills, Marriage Records, Land Records, Minute Books, etc.
*Books - The archive holds thousands of books covering all 50 states and a variety of genealogical topcs.&nbsp;
*Vertical Files - Miscellaneous records collected by the archive covering a variety of topics, including cemeteries, war, and specific surnames.
*General Name Card Files - A card catalog of select individuals found in the records of the archive, mainly political or socially prominent individuals.&nbsp;


=== Tips  ===
=== Tips  ===


{Optional}
Due to restricted hours, microfilm readers with computers and printers attached are in high demand. Users may have to wait or sign up in advance for the machines and will likely be limited to an hour's use at a time. Numerous older, hand crank machines are available, though less sought after.&nbsp;
 
=== Guides  ===


{''Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. ''}
=== Alternate Repositories<br> ===
 
=== 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.''}


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.  


'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>
'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>  
 
*Alternate Repository ''{create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}''<br>
*<br>
 
'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>


*<br>
*[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Center Catalog]]-&nbsp;Much of the microfilm held at the Georgia Archive is also available through Family Search Centers in local LDS churches. [[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog website]]
*<br>


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


*<br>
*Kenan Research Center&nbsp;- Located at the [[Atlanta History Center|Atlanta History Center]], the library offers a collection of books and microfilm of interest to Georgia researchers [[http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/cms/About+Kenan+Research+Center/154.html website]]'''''<br>'''''


=== Sources  ===
=== Sources  ===


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Georgia Archives
File:Repository Building.jpg

Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:  www.GeorgiaArchives.org

Address:   

5800 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, GA 30260

Telephone:  678.364.3700
Fax:  n/a

Hours and holidays:  Friday through Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Due to state budget cuts, hours have been continuously cut back, begining in October 2010, with the latests cuts occuring in July 2011. [1]

Directions, maps, and public transportation: From anywhere in Metro Atlanta, take I-285 to exit 55, Jonesboro Road. From the east, turn left; from the west, turn right onto Jonesboro Road. Drive about 4 miles and the Archive will be on your left, just after Harper Drive. The Georgia Archive shares a parking lot with the National Archive's Southeast branch and is the building on the right. 

Internet sites and databases:

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

The Georgia State Archive is overseen by the Georgia Secretery of State's Office. They are responsible for collecting and maintaining the historical records of Georgia government and history.[2][3]

  • County Records On Microfilm - One of the largest collections of interest, comprising records created by Georgia counties until 1900. An index of records is maintained on a card catalog. Records include Wills, Marriage Records, Land Records, Minute Books, etc.
  • Books - The archive holds thousands of books covering all 50 states and a variety of genealogical topcs. 
  • Vertical Files - Miscellaneous records collected by the archive covering a variety of topics, including cemeteries, war, and specific surnames.
  • General Name Card Files - A card catalog of select individuals found in the records of the archive, mainly political or socially prominent individuals. 

Tips[edit | edit source]

Due to restricted hours, microfilm readers with computers and printers attached are in high demand. Users may have to wait or sign up in advance for the machines and will likely be limited to an hour's use at a time. Numerous older, hand crank machines are available, though less sought after. 

Alternate Repositories
[edit | edit source]

If you cannot visit or find a source at the Georgia Archives, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections


Neighboring Collections

  • Kenan Research Center - Located at the Atlanta History Center, the library offers a collection of books and microfilm of interest to Georgia researchers [website]

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Friends of the Georgia Archives website "New hours due to budget reductions"http://www.fogah.org/
  2. ↑ Georgia State Archive "About Us" http://www.sos.ga.gov/archives/who%5Fare%5Fwe/
  3. ↑ Georgia State Archive "A General Description of our Collections: http://www.sos.georgia.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/collections/default.htm
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