The presentation we watched this week was a comparison of the different research facilities in our midwestern states. The speaker suggested creating an overview guide for each state, including a timeline and maps. Use the FamilySearch Wiki for assistance.
She provided a chart for each state that showed information about state archives, libraries, historical or genealogical societies and digital collections.
Ohio: Visit the state archives in Columbus and use the Ohio Memory website.
Indiana: This state has strong record collections. Visit the Indiana State Archives for digital records.
Illinois: There are regional archives connected to the state universities. The Illinois State Genealogical Society has free webinars.
Missouri: The state archives holds county records. Missouri Digital Heritage is the go-to website.
Michigan: Try the Michigan Biographical Index.
Iowa: Use the State Historical Society website. IowaGenWeb is particularly well done.
Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Historical Society has a useful website. The Wisconsin Genealogical Society presents webinars.
Minnesota: Visit the Minnesota Historical Society; its library guides are a plus. The Iron Range Research Center is great for northern Minnesota.
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