Best U.S. Libraries for Genealogy
Wondering how to find the best public libraries for genealogy research? Travel the map, click and explore some of my favorites, in no particular order. And remember, the collections of these libraries span nationally and internationally, so don't let their physical location fool you. Enjoy! And more free information on how to find your family history please visit www.genealogygems.com and listen to the free podcast in iTunes called Family History: Genealogy Made Easy.
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Most of us can't get there physically, but we can still use the Library of Congress for genealogy with their great online resources. Check these out! #familyhistorylibrary #familyhistory
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Learn three quick tips from a new podcast episode to help you research your family history at the public library, which is both free and convenient! #genealogy
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If you research at libraries, you should know this is now available--and ask your favorite libraries to subscribe!
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An index to Family Bible records is now searchable for free at the DAR website. Check it out!
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Family Bible records searchable for free at the DAR website.
DAR Bible Records Now Online: marriage cert
Headed to a state capital city soon? Here are some tips for researching ancestors from that state while you are there!
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OCLC Library
Need something very specific for your genealogy research that you're not finding at these awesome libraries? Search for the records and collections you need at WorldCat.org & you'll get connected with the resources of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.
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WorldCat: Representa una “colección colectiva” de las bibliotecas del mundo. Conecta a los usuarios de bibliotecas con cientos de millones de recursos electrónicos, entre ellos, libros electrónicos, bases de datos con licencia, publicaciones periódicas en línea y colecciones de material, etc.
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Search for the records and collections you need at WorldCat.org & you'll get connected with the resources of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.
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Central Library
The Denver Public Library Genealogy Collection is the 2nd largest between the Mississippi River and the West Coast and the largest in the Rocky Mountain area. You'll find material spanning generations and covering a wide spectrum of ethnic and geographic categories. Includes 60,000 books, 75,000 pieces of microform, and hundreds of magazine and newsletter titles, charts, clippings, atlases and manuscripts.
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Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Department - Digital Collections. I could sit in this room for days and days and days. One of my most favorite places on this earth.
Denver Public Library digital collections - historical photos, art, maps, building plans, and drawings.
Denver Public Library Digital Collections ... nice,old photos of Idaho Springs and Colorado
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Digital Collections A to Z
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J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
The Dallas Public Library has has 111,000+ volumes, 64,000+ microfilms, 89,000 microfiche, and over 700 maps. Includes state and county marriage, probate, deed, and tax abstracts in book form and microfilm of originals for some states, and online databases.
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Dallas Public Library, Genealogy Section. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 8th floor, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201. 214-670-1433
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New England Historic Genealogical Society
Founded in 1845, New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the country’s leading resource for family history research. They help all genealogists improve their...understanding of their family and its place in history. Although their name says New England, they provide expertise and research in nearly all aspects of family history, from 17th-century colonial New England through twentieth-century immigration research. 200 million searchable names are searchable at AmericanAncestors....
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The New England Historic Genealogical Society offers genealogy trips that focus solely on research and access to libraries and repositories. You’ll sometimes find classes by well-known genealogy speakers and research consultants who will assist you in accessing the resources you need. #genealogy #flippal
The New England Historic Genealogical Society has a fantastic online library. I have been to this site and love it!
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The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the country’s leading resource for family history research.
American Ancestors: New England Historic Genealogical Society. American Ancestors: New England Historic Genealogical Society. The Indiana State Library subscribes to this database - you can access it free within the State Library!
New England Historic Genealogical Society. Pay site to find your New England roots.
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Sutro Library
Sutro Library (San Francisco, CA) materials can be accessed through the California State Library Main Catalog, and Sutro staff is available to assist in-house customers with the resources. Sutro items may be borrowed by requesting an interlibrary loan through your local public library.
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Sutro Library in Northern California has the "most extensive genealogy collection west of Salt Lake City." #gentipjar #genealogy #libraries
Sutro Library (California) - reported to have the most extensive genealogy collection west of Salt Lake City.
Sutro Library (California) - reported to have the most extensive genealogy collection west of Salt Lake City. http://www.library.ca.gov/calhist/genealogy.html
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Newberry Library
The Newberry Library in Chicago has been collecting genealogy and local history materials since 1887. Staff at the Genealogy and Local History desk can help you explore the Newberry’s rich collections of family histories; local histories; censuses, probate, deed, court, tax, and cemetery records; military rosters; periodicals; genealogical guides; and reference works.
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The Newberry Library in Chicago has been collecting genealogy and local history materials since 1887. The Newberry has a rich collections of family histories; local histories; censuses, probate, deed, court, tax, and cemetery records; military rosters; periodicals; genealogical guides; and reference works.
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DAR Library
"The DAR Library was founded in 1896 as a collection of genealogical and historical publications for the use of genealogists verifying applications for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Shortly after 1900 the growing collection opened to the public. Non-members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Sons of the Revolution, or the Children of the American Revolution pay a small daily user fee to help maintain and to expand the Library's collections."
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DAR Library Interior (Daughters of the American Revolution) For only $6 anyone can use the extensive genealogy collection here.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a lineage-based membership service organization for women who are directly descended from a person involved in United States' independence.A non-profit group, they work to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. The DAR has chapters in all 50 U.S.
"The DAR Library was founded in 1896 as a collection of genealogical and historical publications for the use of staff genealogists verifying application papers for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution....The Library is one of the nation's premier genealogical research centers based on the uniqueness of its sources. The Library's book collection numbers some 230,000 volumes, the cataloging records for which constitute this catalog."
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Research at the DAR Library in Washington, DC is Now Free to the Public.
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Allen County Public Library
The ACPL Genealogy Center is a unique and valuable resource for the Northeastern Indiana community and the entire genealogical community at large. They have one of the largest research collections available, incorporating records from around the world. Their staff specializes in genealogy and is always available to help. Don't miss this one!
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Allen County Public Library, in Fort Wayne, IN, has one of the best public genealogy collections in the U.S.
Surname File - Allen Library| It is great when you can connect with a fellow researcher, especially who is looking for the same surnames. Even if you figure that person is not of the same branch on the family tree (by comparing lineage), they just might be able to steer you into a direction or resource for that name you didn't realize existed. The Allen County Public Library (in Indiana) #surnames #familytree #genealogy
Allen County Public Library - Genealogy Center - 2nd largest collection in the US
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Los Angeles Public Library - Central
Los Angeles Public Library - "History Book Collection = 200,000+ volumes, CA Biography & Vertical Files. 10,000+ genealogies. Map Collection is one of the largest in America, with 80,000 maps, 2,000 atlases, 1000 gazetters and over 1000 books including Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlases. The History Department has a sampling of papers from other states. For information on older issues of newspapers, please consult the library catalog's Periodical Holdings."
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Los Angeles Public Library - "History Book Collection = 200,000+ volumes, CA Biography & Vertical Files. 10,000+ genealogies. Map Collection is one of the largest in America, with 80,000 maps, 2,000 atlases, 1000 gazetters and over 1000 books including Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlases. The History Department has a sampling of papers from other states. For information on older issues of newspapers, please consult the library catalog's Periodical Holdings."
Los Angeles Public Library - Central
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
"The Genealogy and Local History Department provides research level resources and services in the following areas: local history and culture, river history, genealogy, and African American history." The Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Cincinnati Room, adjacent to the Genealogy and Local History Department, displays local history artifacts and provides a climate controlled and secure environment for using the Library’s rare and fragile materials.
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The Genealogy and Local History Department at the Main Library of the The Public Library Cincinnati and Hamilton County provides research level resources and services in the following areas: local history and culture, river history, genealogy, and African American history.
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Library of Congress
"The Library of Congress has one of the world's premier collections of U.S. and foreign genealogical and local historical publications. The Library's genealogy collection began as early as 1815 with the purchase of Thomas Jefferson's library."
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Day 9: My #2 favorite genealogy research website is the Library of Congress. The Chronicling American Newspapers is a great resource. Local History & Genealogy Reading Room, Library of Congress. A wealth of info!
I hope someday to research in the Local History & Genealogy Reading Room of the Library of Congress
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New York Public Library
West 43rd Street - Broadway,Toffenetti Restaurant, Digital ID 1558231, New York Public Library. The Milstein Division of United States History, Local History & Genealogy is one of the largest genealogical collections freely open to the public. Unless noted otherwise, all sources cited are located in the Milstein Division (Room 121). Many of the microform titles are self-service in the Milstein Division Microform Room (Room 119).
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"West 43rd Street - Broadway,Toffenetti Restaurant, Digital ID 1558231, New York Public Library. The Milstein Division of United States History, Local History & Genealogy is one of the largest genealogical collections freely open to the public. Unless noted otherwise, all sources cited are located in the Milstein Division (Room 121). Many of the microform titles are self-service in the Milstein Division Microform Room (Room 119)."
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Times Square – West 43rd Street and Broadway. ~Glorious art deco building! C.1940's?
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Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
"Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research is located in Houston’s Museum District close to Herman Park. There are four buildings on the property: the Main Building, which houses the research collection, the Clayton House, the Carriage House, and the Guest House. When you pull into the parking lot the Main Building is located to the left, the historic houses to the right."
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Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research - I used this library for years until my husband retired and made no more business trips to Houston. Fantastic collections, friendly staff, and the best microfilm-reader chairs anywhere. (Mc)
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research "One of the top Genealogy Research Libraries in the United States."
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Family History Library
Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah "Experienced guides and genealogists can help you with your research, and it’s available to you free of charge! Research Consultants and volunteers can help you by suggesting sources for you to search, answering basic questions such as how to get started, where a town is located, and what records are available for a locality and how to use them."
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Research my and my son's family trees with a trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City - the largest genealogical library in the world
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The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah - I visited once. I would love to return and really delve into the records available there. It's a HUGE place! Fascinating!
One of my favorite places - the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT. I've spent hours and hours in this building researching my genealogy.
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Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT. Thirty miles north. I ride the train into town.
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Midwest Genealogy Center
Midwest Genealogy Center | mymcpl.org - Mid-Continent Public Library"The Midwest Genealogy Center (MGC) is one of the nation's preeminent resources for family history, providing access to almost three-quarter of a million on-site materials. The Genealogy Center features 52,000 square feet of space to house all the resources and technology genealogists need to research."