New York Genealogical and Biographical Society

United States New York Archives and LibrariesNew York Genealogical and Biographical Society

New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Contact Information E-mail:  education@nygbs.org Address: 36 West 44th Street, Suite 711 7th Floor New York, NY 10036-8105 Telephone:   212-755-8532 Fax:  212-754-4218 Hours and holidays:  Members only can visit by appointment.  Directions, maps, and public transportation:  {Optional} Internet sites and databases: NYG&B Internet site or www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org: Research Tools, eLibrary, Get involved - Volunteer, Community - Genealogical Exchange, Subscriptions, Programs/Events, Calendar & Tickets, The New York Family History School, Membership/Renew, Online Store, Books, Donate, About NYG&B, Contact Us. NYG&B "Contact Us" Internet site with map. NYG&B Online Catalog 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 This is a members only society. Guides NYG&B  Guide to the Resources of the NYPL for Genealogists NYG&B Guide to Finding Items from the NYG&B Collection at the New York Public Library   For assistance to find items from the NYG&B Collection at the NYPL and for Catalog search tips. NYG&B Guide to Getting Started on your Family History   Guide for Beginners which gives you the best methods to start your search. {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 New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 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} Similar Collections Neighboring Collections We do not have a research library in our facility. Research at the New York Public Library, Municipal Archives, the National Archives in New York City, and the New-York Historical Society; to name a few. Sources

New York Genealogical and Biographical Society