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Whether big or small, libraries, historical and genealogical societies, archives and other records repositories hold all kinds of family history treasures within their troves of books, manuscripts, photo collections and ephemera.

In the articles here, you’ll get help knowing which repository to visit, tips for getting ready to visit libraries and archives; how-tos for finding the records you need, ways to access collections from home, and lots more.
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Learn how Google Book Search can crank up your ancestor hunt and watch a video demonstration.
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Having a hard time reading that microfilmed reel of county court records? Our tips will help you stop squinting and start scrolling.
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Things to know to make your visit productive.
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Search 50 million federal records with the National Archives and Records Administration's 350 new online databases.
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Why is Fort Wayne, Indiana a family history hot spot? Its Allen County Public Library is a perfect place to trace your roots, no matter where they lie.
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American Memory whisks you away to yesterday.
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Your ancestors who arrived on the West Coast may have been recorded at the "Ellis Island of the West." Here's where to look for them.
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