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Goal 2: Archives and Libraries


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Goal 2: Learn about Missouri archives and libraries.


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ALearn about Missouri archives and libraries.


Summary
  1. Learn about Missouri archives and libraries in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Missouri Archives and Libraries
    Missouri State Archives: Wonderful Local Sources for Genealogical Research

  2. Learn about genealogy resources at the Missouri State Archives.

    APL—Genealogy Resources at the Missouri State Archives—38:25 - 2022



  3. Lern about Missouri repositories in this video.

    APL—Missouri Repositories Online and In Person—32:31 - 2024



  4. Explore Missouri Dept. of Archives collection.
  5. Explore the Books We Own site for Missouri genealogy publications. Volunteers may be available for lookup services.
  6. Search for free online books on Missouri research on the FamilySearch site.
  7. Photos: Explore historical photo resources on the Ancestor Hunt site.
  8. County Histories: Explore county and town histories.
Exercises


BLearn about Missouri city directories.


Summary
  1. Learn about Missouri city directories in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Missouri Directories

  2. Sites: Explore Missouri city directories on the Ancestor Hunt site.
  3. Find out more about city directories in this research guide from Ancestry.

    AC—Six Things to Find—3 pgs.

  4. Explore Missouri city directories on the Ancestry site.
  5. Explore Missouri historical directories by county.
  6. Explore additional links for Missouri city directories on the LDSGenealogy site.
Exercises

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Missouri Counties


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