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Research
Center
The
Research Center is a list of selected libraries in the Houston Metro
Area with significant genealogical & family history resources. They
offer free access to genealogy related databases. Included in this
listing is selected One Stop Shop genealogy websites to support your
research.
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Houston Public Library (HPL)
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
5300 Caroline
Houston, Texas 77004
Voice: 839.393.2600
Resources: Clayton is the fourth largest genealogy library in
the United States.
It houses most conventional genealogical resources such as Federal
census records (all States), city directories, birth/death indexes,
estate records, wills, deeds, newspapers, handbooks, guides, databases
and much more.
Resources via Internet: As a
TexShare member, HPL provides free access to a number of
genealogical resources, including
HeritageQuest Online (ProQuest), where you can search U.S. Federal
Census records and other family history materials. Note: Remote
access is available for those who have an HPL PowerCard.
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Houston Public Library (HPL)
Central Library
Julia Ideson Building
Texas Room and Archives
500 McKinney
Houston, Texas 77002
Voice: 839.393.1313
Resources: The Texas Room and Archives are excellent
resources for tapping local history as well as Texas history in
general.
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Robert James Terry Library (RJT)
Houston, Texas 77004
Voice: 713.313.
Resources: Heartman is reputedly the largest repository
of people of African descent located in the southwestern United
States. Among its extensive holdings are original slave
narratives, rare books, local history, and an impressive manuscript
collection. Heartman also oversees the African Art Gallery, Barbara
Jordan papers, University Archives, and more. Heartman has recently
released its Texas Slave Trade Series, 1818-1886 on microfilm which
contains names of hundreds slaves, slave owners, bills of sale and
more. The
Guide to the Texas Slave Trade Series is now available through
Kathryn Morrow Research.
Research Tools via Internet: RJT is also a
TexShare member and provides public access to its
databases via campus network. Note:
Remote access is available to TSU students, faculty, and staff
only.
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Thurgood Marshall School of Law Library (TMSLL)
Special Collections
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne
Houston, Texas 77004
Voice: 713.313.1978
Email:
obabatunde@tmslaw.tsu.edu
Resources: TMSLL
Special Collections boast several resources with genealogical
value such as Freedmen’s Bureau materials, U.S. Colored Troops,
Ante-Bellum plantation records, National Negro Business League,
Writer’s Project Administration, State Slavery Statutes, abolitionist
papers, Texas Voter Registration List, index to Texas birth/death
records, census indexes (CD-ROM), census records (Harris County),
slave schedules, handbooks, guides and other conventional genealogical
materials.
Resources via Internet: The Digital Serial Set within the
CIS Congressional Universe collection of databases is an
overlooked resource that has tremendous genealogical value. It
is especially useful for researching state history. It
references hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of names from well
known legislatures to the average American citizen. CIS
Congressional Universe is available to the public via local network;
remote access is available to TSU students, faculty, staff and
TexShare Card holders who have Law Library accounts. As a
TexShare member, the public can also access HeritageQuest Online
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One Stop Shop Genealogy Websites
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AAHGS: Founded in 1977, The Afro-American Historical &
Genealogical Society (AAHGS) is the premier institution for African
American family history and genealogical research. AAHGS is a
leader in scholarly research as it relates to African ancestry
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AfriGeneas: AfriGeneas is the gateway to “African
Ancestored” genealogy & family history regardless of geographic
location or research level. It is an excellent place to start,
especially for beginners. |
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AAGSNC: Since its founding in 1999, the African American
Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC) has been on the
cutting edge of e-genealogy. Its wealth of resources touches
all aspects of African American genealogical and historical
research. |
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Cindi’s List: Cindi’s List, like AfriGeneas, is a great starting
point for Afro-genealogy. It is well indexed and connects the
researcher to broad subject areas and specific resources that are
sure to support your research endeavors. |
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National Genealogical Society: Considered the premier national
society for genealogy and family history, NGS was founded in 1903.
It is the flagship institution for genealogy and family history with
emphasis on the educational, ethical, and scholarly endeavors within
the field. |
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RootsWeb.com: RootsWeb.com is clearly the oldest e-genealogy
website on the Internet to date. It is truly a portal to the
vast, growing universe of genealogical and family history research
from all angles. RootsWeb is a comprehensive genealogical
website and has a place for all people interested in researching
their family history. |
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FamilySearch.org: FamilySearch.org is a resource of LDS (The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). LDS a seasoned
pioneer in the area of genealogy and family history. It has
the largest collection on this subject matter in the world.
LDS is also a decisive leader in genealogy computing and software
development. LDS offers resources specific to African Americans and
has local Family History Centers where you can tap its vast
collection. |
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