What You’ll Find at Family History Centers Premium
Family History Centers, located all around the world, have great resources for genealogists. Here's what you'll find there.
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Writing Library Request Letters Premium
A librarian offers six tips on writing genealogy requests that get answered.
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Researching at the Family History Library Premium
Planning a trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City? Follow in the footsteps of a first-time visitor—and learn how to conquer the family tree capital.
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Orphan Record Repositories Premium
Did your ancestor take an "orphan train" out of the big city to a foster home in the country? Get on board to trace the roots of foster children from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. • Brooklyn Nursery and Infants Hospital c/o Salvation Army Social Services for...
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National Institute on Genealogical Research Box 14274 Washington, DC 20044 www.rootsweb.com/~natgenin Established in 1950. Held each July at the archives in Washington, DC. The week-long program takes an in-depth look at federal records of genealogical value located primarily in the Washington, DC, area. Regional In-Depth Genealogical Studies...
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If you haven't tapped into the network of National Archives Regional Facilities, you're in jeopardy of missing valuable ancestral answers. Get in the game with our guide to the records and resources at all 13 locations.
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National Archives Web Site Premium
Before you visit, drop by the virtual home of the National Archives, www.archives.gov. This recently redesigned site offers lots of helpful information about the archives, its holdings and how to prepare for an on-site visit. Highlights include: a virtual Research Room for genealogists an alphabetical index to...
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New England Organizations and Archives Premium
Massachusetts • American Antiquarian Society 185 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 755-5221 www.americanantiquarian.org • Boston Public Library 700 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116 (617) 536-5400 www.bpl.org • New England Historic Genealogical Society 101 Newbury St. Boston, MA 02116 (617) 536-5740 www.newenglandancestors.org Web...
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Off-Site Library Searching Premium
To take best advantage of these libraries' wonderful collections, you'll want to visit in person. But if you can't do that, avail yourself of these long- distance alternatives: Interlibrary Loan While many libraries classify their genealogy books as reference materials for on-site use only, you can still get a...
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Federal Writer’s Project Collections Premium
Works Projects Administration (WPA) employees created all kinds of records for your genealogical enjoyment—including oral histories. Here's how to find them.
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