Historical Research Maps: Los Angeles
Happy birthday, L.A.! Celebrate La La Land's big day with this historical map of Los Angeles.
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Historical Research Maps: San Francisco
Learn about your Golden City ancestors with this map of San Francisco from 1939.
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Researching a Police Officer Ancestor
Expert advice on researching an ancestor who was an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Best Western US Genealogy Websites in 2013
Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates Genealogy at your fingertips doesn’t get much easier than this search for birth certificates (1855-1937) and death certificates (1844-1962). Click on a search result to view a PDF of the original record. BYU Idaho The star of this site is the...
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San Francisco City Guide
Did your ancestors leave their hearts in San Francisco? Learn how to trace them in our genealogy guide to research in the City by the Bay.
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April 2012 Now What? Q&A: Mexican and Early US Southwest Research
Expert answers on researching ancestors in Mexico and the early American Southwest.
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City Guide: Los Angeles
Digging into the city's multicultural roots can be both a challenge and a fiesta -- these tips and resources will get you started.
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Now What? California Prison Records
How do I go about looking for old prison records in California without spending a lot of money?
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California Records Details and Resources
Where to find California census records, immigration records, land records, maps, vital records and more.
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California History and Research Overview
Learn about California's history and available records in this research guide that includes a map and bibliography.
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California Archives, Libraries and Societies
Find contact information for archives, libraries and other genealogical organizations in California.
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California County History and Listings
Our county-by-county listing of California has contact information and dates vital records for historic and modern-day counties.
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