Genealogy Research Libraries
Explore the collections of some of the world's largest genealogy libraries, including several libraries which lend records by mail. Plus tips for doing genealogical research in the library.
Family History Research and Your Library
Your library card could be the key that unlocks your family tree. Learn how to find and access genealogical databases for free through your local library - both at the library and from the comfort of home.
Your library card could be the key that unlocks your family tree. Learn how to find and access genealogical databases for free through your local library - both at the library and from the comfort of home.
10 Tips for Your Research Trip to the Family History Library
Advance preparation for your visit to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City can save you hours of time to spend on more research. Before you make the trek to the Family History Library, read these tips for a successful visit.
Advance preparation for your visit to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City can save you hours of time to spend on more research. Before you make the trek to the Family History Library, read these tips for a successful visit.
Research at the Family History Library
Plan your visit to the Mormon Family History Library in Salt Lake City with this guide to its records and research facilities. Includes everything from the best places to stay while you're in Salt Lake City, to tips for maximizing your research while you're there.
Plan your visit to the Mormon Family History Library in Salt Lake City with this guide to its records and research facilities. Includes everything from the best places to stay while you're in Salt Lake City, to tips for maximizing your research while you're there.
10 Questions to Ask a Research Facility Before You Visit
Whether you're planning a trip to the State Historical Society, the Family History Library, the National Archives or the local courthouse, it pays to be prepared. Avoid frustration and increase your research time by asking these 10 question in advance of your visit.
Whether you're planning a trip to the State Historical Society, the Family History Library, the National Archives or the local courthouse, it pays to be prepared. Avoid frustration and increase your research time by asking these 10 question in advance of your visit.
Visiting a Family History Center - Mormon Genealogy Records Near You
Learn how to research your family tree at a Mormon Family History Center near you, with tips for locating a FHC and requesting genealogical records from Salt Lake City.
Learn how to research your family tree at a Mormon Family History Center near you, with tips for locating a FHC and requesting genealogical records from Salt Lake City.
The Family History Library: Step by Step
An insiders guide to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, how to use the FamilySearch.com Web site to find your ancestors, and how to use your local Family History Center to obtain records from all over the world.
An insiders guide to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, how to use the FamilySearch.com Web site to find your ancestors, and how to use your local Family History Center to obtain records from all over the world.
Daughters of the American Revolution Library
The DAR library in Washington D.C. is one of the largest genealogical libraries in the world. It has been open to the public since 1900 and contains over 160,000 books on American genealogy & local history, 300,000 genealogical files and manuscripts, 60,000 microforms of genealogical data and 15,000 volumes of unpublished genealogical records including bible records and cemetery transcripts.
The DAR library in Washington D.C. is one of the largest genealogical libraries in the world. It has been open to the public since 1900 and contains over 160,000 books on American genealogy & local history, 300,000 genealogical files and manuscripts, 60,000 microforms of genealogical data and 15,000 volumes of unpublished genealogical records including bible records and cemetery transcripts.
Allen County Public Library
Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library in Indiana was organized in 1961 by the library director for whom it was named. The department's renowned collection contains more than 232,000 printed volumes and 288,000 items of microfilm and microfiche covering genealogy around the world, especially the U.S., Canada, the British Isles and Germany.
Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library in Indiana was organized in 1961 by the library director for whom it was named. The department's renowned collection contains more than 232,000 printed volumes and 288,000 items of microfilm and microfiche covering genealogy around the world, especially the U.S., Canada, the British Isles and Germany.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the United States' oldest federal cultural institution. It preserves more than 119 million records including the largest map collection in the world. The LOC serves all Americans through its popular Web site and in its 22 reading rooms on Capitol Hill. Don't miss the great American Memory collection!
The Library of Congress is the United States' oldest federal cultural institution. It preserves more than 119 million records including the largest map collection in the world. The LOC serves all Americans through its popular Web site and in its 22 reading rooms on Capitol Hill. Don't miss the great American Memory collection!
National Archives and Records Administration
Genealogists are the most numerous users of the Washington, DC research rooms and the 13 regional facilities of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). They hold millions of records of interest to genealogists - especially U.S. census, immigration, military records and Native American records.
Genealogists are the most numerous users of the Washington, DC research rooms and the 13 regional facilities of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). They hold millions of records of interest to genealogists - especially U.S. census, immigration, military records and Native American records.
NEHGS Lending Library
The New England Historic Genealogical Society has the United States' most comprehensive center for New England genealogical research. Members have unlimited on-site use of the 200,000-title research library in Boston, and access to the 25,000-title book-by-mail circulating library.
The New England Historic Genealogical Society has the United States' most comprehensive center for New England genealogical research. Members have unlimited on-site use of the 200,000-title research library in Boston, and access to the 25,000-title book-by-mail circulating library.
Repository of Primary Sources
This site, maintained by Terry Abraham of the University of Idaho is said to be the most comprehensive listing of archival Web sites available, with over 3,100 sites worldwide arranged by region. It includes many of the major genealogical libraries with primary source documents.
This site, maintained by Terry Abraham of the University of Idaho is said to be the most comprehensive listing of archival Web sites available, with over 3,100 sites worldwide arranged by region. It includes many of the major genealogical libraries with primary source documents.
The Newberry Library
This well-known genealogy research library located in Chicago, Illinois maintains a collection of over 17,000 genealogies, especially noteworthy for its coverage of colonial America and its many rare titles covering gentry and noble families of the British Isles. Also of note - a wonderful local history collection covering the US, Canada and the British Isles.
This well-known genealogy research library located in Chicago, Illinois maintains a collection of over 17,000 genealogies, especially noteworthy for its coverage of colonial America and its many rare titles covering gentry and noble families of the British Isles. Also of note - a wonderful local history collection covering the US, Canada and the British Isles.
New York Public Library, Local History & Genealogy
Unlike most other genealogical and local history collections, the NYPL acquires materials beyond the local region, including international sources. They accept mail reference inquiries and maintain very useful online guides to biographical sources and obituaries.
Unlike most other genealogical and local history collections, the NYPL acquires materials beyond the local region, including international sources. They accept mail reference inquiries and maintain very useful online guides to biographical sources and obituaries.
The WWW Library Directory
Look for a library near you with this Web site which indexes over 7350 libraries and library-related Web sites in 130 countries.
Look for a library near you with this Web site which indexes over 7350 libraries and library-related Web sites in 130 countries.