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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Arizona]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Archives and Libraries'''
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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Arizona]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''
Arizona
Archives and Libraries'''
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Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about Arizona. They may have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state.
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Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about Arizona. They may have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state.
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== Archives ==
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To learn more about the history and record-keeping systems of Arizona counties, use the inventories of the Maricopa, Pima, and Santa Cruz county archives published by the Historical Records Survey around 1940. These inventories are available at the Family History Library.
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The following archives, libraries, and societies in [[Arizona|Arizona]] have collections or services to help genealogical researchers:
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*[http://www.lib.az.us/ Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records]
The Arizona State Archives maintains collections from state, county and local government offices, boards and commissions as well as collections from private citizens and non-governmental groups. These records help document the official actions of state, county and local governments and the private lives and accomplishments of people and organizations in Arizona.
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==Online Collections ==
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*[http://www.archives.gov/pacific/riverside/ National Archives—Pacific Region (Riverside)]
The National Archives at Riverside has more than 38,000 cubic feet of archival holdings dating from about l850 to the l980s. In addition to textual records, there are architectural drawings, maps, and photographs. These holdings were created or received by the Federal courts and over 50 Federal agencies in Arizona, southern California, and Clark County, Nevada. Federal law requires that agencies transfer permanently valuable, noncurrent records to the National Archives.
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*[http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ Arizona Historical Society]
The Arizona Historical Society’s (AHS) Libraries & Archives Division collects, preserves, and makes available written, graphic and other material concerning Arizona’s history that is of enduring historical and research value. Manuscript collections are papers and records created or gathered by an individual, family or organization. The manuscript collections constitute the core of our research collection and range from the 1860s to the present.
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*[http://museums.asu.edu/ ASU Museums, Galleries & Collections]
ASU has a variety of collections that reflects much of ASU's
and
Arizona's history and culture. The Archaeological Research Institute hosts a collection of Arizona artifacts that have been discovered. ASU also has the Museum of Anthropology and the Luhrs Gallery which exhibits the collections of historical writings and manuscripts about Arizona.
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==Libraries
and
Archives ==
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[
http://www.library.arizona.edu/speccoll/ University of
Arizona
Special Collections
]
The University of Arizona Library Special Collections maintains
collections
of rare books and unique archival materials that make possible in-depth research on selected topics. The scope and diversity of Special Collections make it an important resource for the international academic community. Established in 1958
to
house materials on Arizona, the Southwest, and the U.S./Mexico Borderlands, Special Collections now includes rare books, manuscript collections, photographs, and other materials in a wide variety of subject areas.
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The following archives, libraries, and societies in
[
[Arizona|
Arizona]
] have
collections
or services
to
help genealogical researchers:
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To learn
more
about the history and record-keeping systems of Arizona counties
,
use the inventories
of the
Maricopa
,
Pima
, and
Santa Cruz county archives published
by the
Historical Records Survey around 1940
.
These inventories are available at
the
Family History Library
.
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*[http://www.archives.gov/pacific/riverside/ National Archives—Pacific Region (Riverside)]
The National Archives at Riverside has
more
than 38
,
000 cubic feet
of
archival holdings dating from about l850 to
the
l980s. In addition to textual records, there are architectural drawings
,
maps
, and
photographs. These holdings were created or received
by the
Federal courts and over 50 Federal agencies in Arizona, southern California, and Clark County, Nevada
.
Federal law requires that agencies transfer permanently valuable, noncurrent records to
the
National Archives
.
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==
Libraries
==
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*[http://www.lib.az.us/ Department of
Libraries
, Archives and Public Records]
The Arizona State Archives maintains collections from state, county and local government offices, boards and commissions as well as collections from private citizens and non-governmental groups. These records help document the official actions of state, county and local governments and the private lives and accomplishments of people and organizations in Arizona.
*[http://www.lib.az.us/is/genealogy/ Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, Genealogy Collection] The book and periodical sections of the Collection are the largest in Arizona and specific titles may be located by using the Library and Archives' online catalog. Additional access to CD-ROM's, premium online databases and through interlibrary loan.
*[http://www.lib.az.us/is/genealogy/ Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, Genealogy Collection] The book and periodical sections of the Collection are the largest in Arizona and specific titles may be located by using the Library and Archives' online catalog. Additional access to CD-ROM's, premium online databases and through interlibrary loan.
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*[http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ Arizona Historical Society]
The Arizona Historical Society’s (AHS) Libraries & Archives Division collects, preserves, and makes available written, graphic and other material concerning Arizona’s history that is of enduring historical and research value. Manuscript collections are papers and records created or gathered by an individual, family or organization. The manuscript collections constitute the core of our research collection and range from the 1860s to the present.
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*[http://museums.asu.edu/ ASU Museums, Galleries & Collections]
ASU has a variety of collections that reflects much of ASU's and Arizona's history and culture. The Archaeological Research Institute hosts a collection of Arizona artifacts that have been discovered. ASU also has the Museum of Anthropology and the Luhrs Gallery which exhibits the collections of historical writings and manuscripts about Arizona.
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*[http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/exhibits.htm Arizona State University, Archives and Special Collections] has produced several forms of online digital archives from the holdings of its seven research repositories.
*[http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/exhibits.htm Arizona State University, Archives and Special Collections] has produced several forms of online digital archives from the holdings of its seven research repositories.
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*[http://www.library.arizona.edu/search/digital-collections/alpha.html University of Arizona Library - Digital Collections] Alphabetical list of all Digital Collections.
*[http://www.library.arizona.edu/search/digital-collections/alpha.html University of Arizona Library - Digital Collections] Alphabetical list of all Digital Collections.
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*[http://www.publiclibraries.com/arizona.htm Public Libraries in Arizona] County, City, and local Libraries for all of Arizona. Many have local histories and genealogies.
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==
Arizona
Online
Collections
==
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*[http://www.library.arizona.edu/speccoll/ University of
Arizona
Special
Collections
]
The University of Arizona Library Special Collections maintains collections of rare books and unique archival materials that make possible in-depth research on selected topics. The scope and diversity of Special Collections make it an important resource for the international academic community. Established in 1958 to house materials on Arizona, the Southwest, and the U.S./Mexico Borderlands, Special Collections now includes rare books, manuscript collections, photographs, and other materials in a wide variety of subject areas.
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*[http://www.publiclibraries.com/arizona.htm Public Libraries in Arizona] County, City, and local Libraries for all of Arizona. Many have local histories and genealogies.
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== References ==
== References ==