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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah|Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah|Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ||
Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about Utah. They may have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state. | Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about Utah. They may have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state. | ||
The following libraries and archives are helpful for research in the state of Utah. Search the wiki for the county to locate local libraries, archives, and Family History Centers. | |||
See also [[United States Archives and Libraries]] for a more extensive list of libraries on a national basis. | See also [[United States Archives and Libraries]] for a more extensive list of libraries on a national basis. | ||
== National Archives == | == National Archives == | ||
National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver) | National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver) | ||
For more information on this facility, see [[National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)|National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)]]. | For more information on this facility, see [[National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)|National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)]]. | ||
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Mailing Address:<br>P.O. Box 25307<br>Denver, CO 80225 | Mailing Address:<br>P.O. Box 25307<br>Denver, CO 80225 | ||
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== State Libraries and Archives == | == State Libraries and Archives == | ||
Utah State Archives and Record Service<br>300 South Rio Grande<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Phone: 801-533-3535 <br>Fax: 801-533-3504 | Utah State Archives and Record Service<br>300 South Rio Grande<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101<br>Phone: 801-533-3535 <br>Fax: 801-533-3504 | ||
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*Utah State Historical Society. ''A Guide to Unpublished Materials at the Utah State Historical Society. ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah. State Historical Society Library, 1989. Only large collections of manuscripts are listed. The manuscripts and photographs are listed by person or topic. No index or cross reference is included. | *Utah State Historical Society. ''A Guide to Unpublished Materials at the Utah State Historical Society. ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah. State Historical Society Library, 1989. Only large collections of manuscripts are listed. The manuscripts and photographs are listed by person or topic. No index or cross reference is included. | ||
== Public Libraries == | == Public Libraries == | ||
[[Logan Public Library|Logan Library]]<br>255 North Main<br>Logan, UT 84321<br>Telephone: 435-716-9120 | [[Logan Public Library|Logan Library]]<br>255 North Main<br>Logan, UT 84321<br>Telephone: 435-716-9120 | ||
[[Salt Lake City Public Library|Salt Lake City Public Library]]<br>209 East 500 South Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84111<br>Telephone: 801-524-8200<br>Fax: 801-524-8289 | [[Salt Lake City Public Library|Salt Lake City Public Library]]<br>209 East 500 South Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84111<br>Telephone: 801-524-8200<br>Fax: 801-524-8289 | ||
== University Libraries and Special Collections == | == University Libraries and Special Collections == | ||
'''Harold B. Lee Library'''<br>[[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Harold B. Lee Library]] <br>Brigham Young University<br>Provo, UT 84602<br>Telephone: 801-378-2926<br> | '''Harold B. Lee Library'''<br>[[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Harold B. Lee Library]] <br>Brigham Young University<br>Provo, UT 84602<br>Telephone: 801-378-2926<br> | ||
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'''Merrill Library'''<br>Utah State University<br>Logan, UT 84322<br>Telephone: 801-797-2678<br>Fax: 801-797-2880 <br>Internet: [http://www.usu.edu/ Merrill Library] | '''Merrill Library'''<br>Utah State University<br>Logan, UT 84322<br>Telephone: 801-797-2678<br>Fax: 801-797-2880 <br>Internet: [http://www.usu.edu/ Merrill Library] | ||
'''Gerald R. Sherratt Library Special Collections'''<br>Southern Utah University<br>351 Center Street<br>Cedar City, UT 84720<br>Telephone: 435-586-7933 or 435-586-1955<br>Fax: 435-865-8152 <br>Internet: | '''Gerald R. Sherratt Library Special Collections'''<br>Southern Utah University<br>351 Center Street<br>Cedar City, UT 84720<br>Telephone: 435-586-7933 or 435-586-1955<br>Fax: 435-865-8152 <br>Internet: [http://www.li.suu.edu/ Gerald R. Sherratt Library Special Collections] | ||
[http://www.li.suu.edu/ Gerald R. Sherratt Library Special Collections] | |||
'''Stewart Library'''<br>Weber State University<br>2901 University Circle<br>Ogden, UT 84408-2901<br>Telephone: 801-626-6545<br>Fax: 801-626-7045 <br>Internet: [http://www.weber.edu/ Stewart Library] | '''Stewart Library'''<br>Weber State University<br>2901 University Circle<br>Ogden, UT 84408-2901<br>Telephone: 801-626-6545<br>Fax: 801-626-7045 <br>Internet: [http://www.weber.edu/ Stewart Library] | ||
== Family History Centers == | == Family History Centers == | ||
[[Family History Library|Family History Library]]<br>35 North West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>E-Mail: fhl@ldschurch.org<br> | [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]<br>35 North West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>E-Mail: fhl@ldschurch.org<br> | ||
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Other guides and reference works at the Family History Library that may be helpful include: | Other guides and reference works at the Family History Library that may be helpful include: | ||
:*''Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in Select Utah Repositories''. Salt Lake City, Utah; Utah State Historical Society, 1990. (Family History Library compact disc no. Four Parts 1-4.) The compact disc copy is available through the Utah State Archives. It is also part of the LDS Family History Suite 2 described in [[Utah Biography]] | :*''Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in Select Utah Repositories''. Salt Lake City, Utah; Utah State Historical Society, 1990. (Family History Library compact disc no. Four Parts 1-4.) The compact disc copy is available through the Utah State Archives. It is also part of the LDS Family History Suite 2 described in [[Utah Biography]] | ||
*The Family History Library has published directories for the libraries in Utah. One covers the special libraries and the other lists the public libraries. | *The Family History Library has published directories for the libraries in Utah. One covers the special libraries and the other lists the public libraries. | ||
*''Directory of Special Information Resources in Utah Salt Lake City, Utah'' | *''Directory of Special Information Resources in Utah Salt Lake City, Utah'' | ||
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'''Utah Valley Regional Family History Center'''<br>Telephone: 801-378-6200<br>General Reference Telephone: 801-378-2927<br>Fax: 801-538-1050<br>Internet:[http://www.docstoc.com/docs/23807205/UTAH-VALLEY-REGIONAL-FAMILY-HISTORY-CENTER Utah Valley Regional Family History Center] | '''Utah Valley Regional Family History Center'''<br>Telephone: 801-378-6200<br>General Reference Telephone: 801-378-2927<br>Fax: 801-538-1050<br>Internet:[http://www.docstoc.com/docs/23807205/UTAH-VALLEY-REGIONAL-FAMILY-HISTORY-CENTER Utah Valley Regional Family History Center] | ||
== Private Libraries and Archives == | == Private Libraries and Archives == | ||
[[Church History Library|Church History Library]]<br>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History Library<br>15 East North Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3800<br>Library Telephone: 801-240-2745<br>Archives Telephone: 801-240-2272<br>Internet: [http://www.churchhistorylibrary.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History Library] | [[Church History Library|Church History Library]]<br>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History Library<br>15 East North Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3800<br>Library Telephone: 801-240-2745<br>Archives Telephone: 801-240-2272<br>Internet: [http://www.churchhistorylibrary.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History Library] | ||
:The Church History Library is a stand alone building that sits on the block northeast of Temple Square. You will need to bring identification with a photograph, such as a driver's license. Church History Library material does not circulate to Family History Centers. | :The Church History Library is a stand alone building that sits on the block northeast of Temple Square. You will need to bring identification with a photograph, such as a driver's license. Church History Library material does not circulate to Family History Centers. | ||
== Web Sites == | == Web Sites == | ||