Finding Archives
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Search Tools to Discover Physical Archives: WorldCat
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WorldCat This link opens in a new window"WorldCat.org lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world."
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Exploring WorldcatThis video tutorial is by Ashley Hinshaw, NYARC Fellow for Public Services, Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection. It offers an in-depth look at WorldCat
Search Tools to Discover Physical Archives: ArchiveGrid
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ArchiveGrid This link opens in a new windowA point of entry to worldwide archival holdings. Search for and view archival manuscript collection descriptions, locate relevant research institutions, arrange visits, or request copies from thousands of libraries, museums, and archives
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Center for Jewish HistoryVideo from the Center for Jewish History. "Learn new ways to conduct archival research on ArchiveGrid, a free resource that will allow you to search archival collections from around the world."
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How to Use ArchiveGridVideo from the Family Tree Magazine. "In this quick tutorial, Sunny Morton explains how you can use ArchiveGrid to find original and rare records for your family history research"