Archives and Libraries
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Archives
- Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments.
Libraries
- Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
Before You Visit
- If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees.
Ask if they require you to have a researcher card (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.