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The following archives, and libraries have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers. When other sections of this outline refer to one of these institutions, return to this section to obtain the address. Before you visit an archive or a library, contact the organization and ask for information on the collections, hours, services, and fees. | The following archives, and libraries have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers. When other sections of this outline refer to one of these institutions, return to this section to obtain the address. Before you visit an archive or a library, contact the organization and ask for information on the collections, hours, services, and fees. | ||
'''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>Internet:[http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] | ||
This is the largest library devoted to genealogical research in the world. It is associated with Family History Centers throughout the world. The holdings include a large collection of Utah records. Information on the hours, holidays, catalog, collection, services, key resources, and how to prepare to visit the library are described in Library Services and Resources (32957). | This is the largest library devoted to genealogical research in the world. It is associated with Family History Centers throughout the world. The holdings include a large collection of Utah records. Information on the hours, holidays, catalog, collection, services, key resources, and how to prepare to visit the library are described in Library Services and Resources (32957). | ||
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The following guide book will help in using the library. It gives suggestions on preparing to visit the library, genealogy research tips, and helps in using the library. | The following guide book will help in using the library. It gives suggestions on preparing to visit the library, genealogy research tips, and helps in using the library. | ||
Parker, J. Carlyle. ''Going to Salt Lake City to Do Family History Research''. 3rd ed. Turlock, California: Marietta Publishing, 1996. | Parker, J. Carlyle. ''Going to Salt Lake City to Do Family History Research''. 3rd ed. Turlock, California: Marietta Publishing, 1996. | ||
A history of the Genealogical Society of Utah was written during the centennial of the society. This book covers the beginning of the society to 1994. It contains a history of the library, of microfilming, and an overview of the Granite Mountain Records Vault. | A history of the Genealogical Society of Utah was written during the centennial of the society. This book covers the beginning of the society to 1994. It contains a history of the library, of microfilming, and an overview of the Granite Mountain Records Vault. | ||
Allen, James B., Jessie L. Embry and Kahlile Mehr. '' | Allen, James B., Jessie L. Embry and Kahlile Mehr. ''Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of Utah.'' 1894-1994. Provo, Utah: BYU Studies, Brigham Young University, 1995. | ||
'''Utah State Archives<br>'''Archives Building<br>State Capitol<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84114<br>Telephone: 801-538-3013<br>Fax: 801-538-3354<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.state.ut.us/ www.archives.state.ut.us] | '''Utah State Archives<br>'''Archives Building<br>State Capitol<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84114<br>Telephone: 801-538-3013<br>Fax: 801-538-3354<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.state.ut.us/ www.archives.state.ut.us] | ||
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An older guide to the Utah State Archives available on fiche is: | An older guide to the Utah State Archives available on fiche is: | ||
Utah State Archives and Records Service. ''Guide to Official Records of Genealogical Value in the State of Utah''. Salt Lake City: Utah. State Archives and Records Service, 1980. ( | Utah State Archives and Records Service. ''Guide to Official Records of Genealogical Value in the State of Utah''. Salt Lake City: Utah. State Archives and Records Service, 1980. (Family History Library fiche 6051294.) Records created by federal, state, and county governments useful for genealogical research are listed in this publication. This guide lists the holdings as of 1980 and is not a complete list. It is arranged according to the agency creating the record. Descriptions of the records help determine their usefulness and show the time period covered. | ||
'''National Archives—Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)<br>'''Building 48, Denver Federal Center<br>West 6th Avenue & Kipling<br>Denver, CO 80225<br>Telephone: 303-236-0817<br>Fax: 303-236-9354<br>Internet:[http://www.archives.gov/rocky-mountain/ http://www.archives.gov/rocky-mountain/] | '''National Archives—Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)<br>'''Building 48, Denver Federal Center<br>West 6th Avenue & Kipling<br>Denver, CO 80225<br>Telephone: 303-236-0817<br>Fax: 303-236-9354<br>Internet:[http://www.archives.gov/rocky-mountain/ http://www.archives.gov/rocky-mountain/] | ||
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The Utah State Historical Society publishes a quarterly magazine helpful for Utah research. Look in the "[[Utah Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section of this outline for more information. A guide to some manuscripts and photographs at the Utah State Historical Society is: | The Utah State Historical Society publishes a quarterly magazine helpful for Utah research. Look in the "[[Utah Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section of this outline for more information. A guide to some manuscripts and photographs at the Utah State Historical Society is: | ||
Utah State Historical Society. ''A Guide to Unpublished Materials at the Utah State Historical Society'' | 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. | ||
'''Church History Library and Church Archives<br>'''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints<br>50 East North Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3800<br>Library Telephone: 801-240-2745<br>Archives Telephone: 801-240-2272 | '''Church History Library and Church Archives<br>'''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints<br>50 East North Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3800<br>Library Telephone: 801-240-2745<br>Archives Telephone: 801-240-2272 | ||
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RLIN, a guide to archives and manuscript collections in selected Utah repositories, is an online national database maintained by the Research Libraries Group accessible at member libraries. In Utah, the Utah State Archives, Utah State Historical Society, and Brigham Young University's library catalogs are online. Also, a 1990 edition of RLIN is available on a floppy disk in the Automated Resource Center at the Family History Library or in the LDS Family History Suite. | RLIN, a guide to archives and manuscript collections in selected Utah repositories, is an online national database maintained by the Research Libraries Group accessible at member libraries. In Utah, the Utah State Archives, Utah State Historical Society, and Brigham Young University's library catalogs are online. Also, a 1990 edition of RLIN is available on a floppy disk in the Automated Resource Center at the Family History Library or in the LDS Family History Suite. | ||
''Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in Select Utah Repositories''. Salt Lake City, Utah; Utah State Historical Society, 1990. ( | ''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 the "Biography" section of this outline. | ||
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'' | ''Directory of Special Information Resources in Utah Salt Lake City, Utah'' | ||
''Directory of Public Libraries in Utah, 1988-1989''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Library Division, 1989. | ''Directory of Public Libraries in Utah, 1988-1989''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Library Division, 1989. | ||
Some societies have biographical and genealogical records. For example, the Society of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers has a library and has published many histories. See the "Societies" section of this outline for more information. | Some societies have biographical and genealogical records. For example, the Society of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers has a library and has published many histories. See the "Societies" section of this outline for more information. | ||
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Addresses on the Internet are subject to frequently changes. The following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites: | Addresses on the Internet are subject to frequently changes. The following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites: | ||
''FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service [Internet site] | ''FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service ''[Internet site]. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22 March 1999 [cited 26 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] . At this site you can access the Family History Library Catalog, Ancestral File, the International Genealogical Index, SourceGuide, lists of Family History Centers, web sites related to family history, and lists of researchers interested in similar genealogical topics. You can also learn about and order Family History Library publications. | ||
Howells, Cyndi. U.S. - Utah - UT. In Cyndi’s ''List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet [Internet site]''. Puyallup, Washington: Cyndi Howells, 26 October 1999 [cited 26 October 1999]. Available at www.cyndislist.com/ut.htm. This list has more links to other Utah genealogical sites and describes more resources than any other site on the Internet. | Howells, Cyndi. U.S. - Utah - UT. In Cyndi’s ''List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet [Internet site]''. Puyallup, Washington: Cyndi Howells, 26 October 1999 [cited 26 October 1999]. Available at www.cyndislist.com/ut.htm. This list has more links to other Utah genealogical sites and describes more resources than any other site on the Internet. | ||
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''UT GenExchange''. In Genealogical Exchange & Surname Registry [Internet site]. N.p., 1996–1999 [cited 26 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.genexchange.com/ www.genexchange.com] . This site brings searchable data to genealogists, including databases (church, cemetery, census, land, immigration, naturalization, and vital records), directories, historical accounts, mailing lists, queries, local surname researchers, and look-up volunteers. | ''UT GenExchange''. In Genealogical Exchange & Surname Registry [Internet site]. N.p., 1996–1999 [cited 26 October 1999]. Available at [http://www.genexchange.com/ www.genexchange.com] . This site brings searchable data to genealogists, including databases (church, cemetery, census, land, immigration, naturalization, and vital records), directories, historical accounts, mailing lists, queries, local surname researchers, and look-up volunteers. | ||
''Ancestry.com [Internet site] | ''Ancestry.com ''[Internet site]. Orem, Utah: Ancestry, 1998,1999 [cited 20 October 1999]. Available at www.ancestry.com/. Several of their more general databases are available for free. The databases about Utah ancestors found in the LDS Family History Suite 2 (described in the "Biography" section of this outline) are available at this site for a subscription fee. | ||
For further details about using computer networks, bulletin boards, and news groups for family history research, see the United States Research Outline, 2nd ed., [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline "Archives and Libraries"] section. | For further details about using computer networks, bulletin boards, and news groups for family history research, see the United States Research Outline, 2nd ed., [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline "Archives and Libraries"] section. | ||
Some Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch. These computers do not have access to online services, networks, or bulletin boards. You can use these services at many public and college libraries and at private locations. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | Some Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch. These computers do not have access to online services, networks, or bulletin boards. You can use these services at many public and college libraries and at private locations. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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