Darien Library

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Darien Library
Darien Library view from the Post Road

Contact Information

E-mail:[1]  askus@darienlibrary.org

Address:</ref>

1441 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820

Telephone:</ref>203-655-1234

Hours and holidays:</ref> Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30

Directions, maps, and public transportation:</ref> {Optional}

Internet sites and databases:

  • Genealogy in Darien Library
  • Repository catalog online.
  • Repository database.
  • other(s).

Collection Description

Databases, collections, one-on-one assistance, and you can request a FamilySearch microfilm.[2] 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.[3]}

Tips

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Guides

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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 Darien 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 Family History Center has premium online services for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.[4]
  • 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]
Wikipedia has more about this subject: Such-and-Such Repository
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Sources

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  4. Introduction to LDS Family History Centers in Family History Research Wiki (accessed 29 February 2016).