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American Antiquarian Society

Worcester.

American Association of Museums

Washington, DC.

American Museum of Natural History - Research Library

Located in New York, NY. The Library's Special Collections consist of archival material relating to the history of the Museum, its scientists and staff, scientific expeditions and research, Museum exhibitions, education, and general administration. These archives include departmental records and manuscript collections of individuals closely associated with the Museum or with the history of natural science.

Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums

Dedicated to preserving and advancing the language, history, culture, and lifeways of indigenous peoples. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Autry National Center

Los Angeles, California. The Autry National Center, formed in 2003 by the merger of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage with the Southwest Museum of the American Indian and the Women of the West Museum, is an intercultural history center dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West.

Council of State Archivists - Directory of State Archives

DAR Library

A searchable catalog for the library of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington D.C.

Digital Library of Appalachia

Provides online access to archival and historical materials related to the culture of the southern and central Appalachian region. The contents of the DLA are drawn from special collections of Appalachian College Association member libraries.

Digital Public Library of America

Far more than a search engine, the portal provides innovative ways to search and scan through the united collection of millions of items, including by timeline, map, virtual bookshelf, format, subject, and partner.

Directory of Genealogy Libraries in the U.S.

Documenting the American South

Sponsored by the University Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this is a a digital publishing initiative that provides Internet access to texts, images, and audio files related to southern history, literature, and culture. Currently DocSouth includes sixteen thematic collections of books, diaries, posters, artifacts, letters, oral history interviews, and songs.

Family History Centers

Listing from the Genealogy Home Page, with a state by state index.

Family History Centers of: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

State by state index.

FamilySearch - FamilySearch Center Locator: United States

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

FamilySearch Catalog

From the FamilySearch web site, an online catalog to the holdings of Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Microfilm loans can be ordered and then sent to your local Family History Center.

FamilySearch Wiki - United States Archives and Libraries

Record repositories with major nationwide American collections and services helpful for genealogical research including contact information and a brief collection description.

FamilySearch Wiki - United States Family History Centers

Federal Depository Library Program

Established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government

German American Heritage Center & Museum

In the mid-to-late 1800’s millions of German citizens left their homeland and settled as immigrants in the United States. The 1900 U.S. Census documented that over half the citizens in Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota were German immigrants or their descendants. GAHC’s focus is cultural programs and immigrant contributions.

German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA

The German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA® serves as the national membership association for German-American heritage. GAHF cultivates a greater awareness for German-American heritage and history through outreach efforts that deepen cultural understanding.