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Libraries and archives

Where the paper records live.

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Not everything is online. Libraries and archives hold local histories, directories and newspapers.

Before you visit

  • Check opening hours and whether you need an appointment
  • Search the online catalog first
  • Bring your research log and a list of questions
  • Ask a librarian; they know the collection
  • Check photography and copy rules

General information only. Record access and fees vary by state and archive. Little Oak Journal isn't paid by any genealogy or DNA company.