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Basque Museum and Cultural Center

Boise.

BYU-Idaho Special Collections

Rexburg, Idaho.

Digital State Archives - Idaho

Idaho's online state archives actually have some unusual materials worth a visit. The so-called 'non-population' census records in the 19th century detail activities and people in select industries, including mining and manufacturing. Many of the Chinese laborers working the mines are listed here.

Family History Library Catalog

From the FamilySearch web site, an online catalog to the holdings of the LDS Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Also search for other localities by place name.

FamilySearch - FamilySearch Centers in Idaho

A list of local LDS Family History Centers along with addresses and hours of operation.

FamilySearch Centers in Idaho

From the FamilySearch web site. Includes address, telephone number and hours of operation.

Idaho State Digital Archives

Idaho State Historical Society Library & Archives

The Idaho State Historical Society serves as the state archives and holds a variety of public records created by state and local governments, such as state agencies, counties, and cities. The collection includes territorial records; papers from most governors; selected vital, financial, and court records; and a variety of other materials.

Idaho State Library

LIBCAT: US - Idaho

A directory of library resources on the Internet.

LibDex - The Library Index - Idaho

A worldwide directory of links to library homepages and web-based OPACs (Online Public Access Catalogs).

National Archives and Records Administration

PublicLibraries.com - Idaho

Repositories of Primary Sources: Idaho

A list of links to online resources from the Univ. of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives.

Special Collections and Archives at the University of Idaho Library

United Methodist Church - General Commission on Archives & History - Directory for Local and Regional United Methodist Archives

List of annual conference archive contacts for the state. For local Methodist church records, your best resource is the annual conference archives. The boundaries of the annual conference do not necessarily coincide with state boundaries, and some states may have several conferences within their borders.

WorldCat.org: The World's Largest Library Catalog

WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. WorldCat.org lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world. You can search for books, music CDs, videos, and many new kinds of digital content such as downloadable audiobooks. You may also find article citations with links to their full text; authoritative research materials, such as documents and photos of local or historic significance; and digital versions of rare items that aren't available to the public. Special features include the ability for you to create lists of library items and build biblilographies.