Archives.gov: Navigating the National Archives Website Premium
Every genealogist should know their way around Archives.gov and how to find the records available at the National Archives.
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Tackle Your Genealogy Research at the Allen County Public Library
Stuck on your family tree? Tired of staring at your computer? Visit the second-largest genealogical library in the US: the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN!
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Directory of Family History Centers Free Download
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ network of local Family History Centers give you access to the Salt Lake City Family History Library’s millions of microfilmed records, plus free on-site access to subscription genealogy websites. Find the center nearest you in this directory of US and Canadian locations, listed by state and province. […]
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5 Free Digital History Collections
These digital history collections are great free resources for historical and genealogical information. Find your favorite and get searching!
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Take a Successful Research Trip to the Family History Library
Whether you’re headed to RootsTech or planning another trip to Utah, here’s how you can have a more successful research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
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6 Tips for Ordering Records from Archives (Plus a Sample Letter)
Sometimes, you have to take your research offline. Check out these useful tips for ordering records from brick-and-mortar institutions like archives and libraries.
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Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms
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4 Library Research Tips for Genealogists
Planning a genealogy research tip to the local library? Check out these 4 things to know to make your next visit productive.
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5 Top Genealogy Research Destinations Premium
Cross one or more of America's top genealogy research and history destinations off your bucket list this summer using our summer genealogy road trip guide.
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Learn to Load a Microfilm Reader in 7 Steps Premium
Not sure how to load a microfilm reader? With this handy image and our seven easy steps, you'll be a microfilm pro in no time!
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How to Donate Your Genealogy Research So It Doesn’t Get Thrown Out
Kids don't want your genealogy research? Don't let it get thrown away when you're gone. Here's how to donate your family history papers to a library.
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The Final Week for Microfilm
As August 31st quickly approaches, one week remains for FamilySearch’s microfilm lending program. While you can still take advantage of the program for 7 more days, here are our tips for here’s how to get your ancestors’ old church, vital and other records in the future. Guest blog post by Family Tree Magazine Contributing Editor […]
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Best FREE Genealogy Websites of 2017: Genealogy Library Websites Premium
These library websites not only help you find books to check out, but they also have digitized records and photos, advice for researching local families, and more genealogy treasures.
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