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Federal, State or Online
Archives can be a treasure trove. Many provide
access to an actual copy of the record you are
researching. Many of the Archives provide an online
search or you can order a copy of the record you find.
Just remember, do your own research of the record you
find, in many cases the information was from someone's
memory.
National Archives
and Records Administration
Is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and
materials created in the course of business conducted by
the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so
important for legal or historical reasons that they are
kept by us forever.
National Archives at College Park Maryland
National Archives holdings include records on microfilm
reels, microfiche, and a number of other micrographic
formats. These records were either transferred to NARA
by the originating agency in that form or converted by
NARA for the convenience of preservation and reference
of the original record.
Maryland State Archives
The State Archives serves as the central depository for
government records of permanent value. Its holdings date
from Maryland's founding in 1634, and include colonial
and state executive, legislative, and judicial records;
county probate, land, and court records; church records;
business records; state publications and reports; and
special collections of private papers, maps,
photographs, and newspapers.
Baltimore City Archives
The Baltimore City Archives, in conjunction with the
Maryland State Archives, is the central depository for
city government records of permanent value. The duties
of the City Archivist and the management of the
Baltimore City Archives are assigned to the Maryland
State Archives under a memorandum of understanding with
the City of Baltimore in which a State employee serves
as the Acting City Archivist.
Search the Archives
Maryland
Historical Society
Has the largest genealogical book collection in
Maryland.
Online Collections
Maryland Historical Trust Library
The Maryland Historical Trust Library is the State's
principal repository for information about Maryland's
architectural, archeological, and cultural resources.
Included in the archives is the documentation for the
two components of the Maryland Inventory of Historic
Properties: architectural properties and archeological
sites.
Online Search
Maryland
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