ArchiveGrid
Detailed archival collection descriptions written by archivists
Why select this database?
- Find information about historical documents.
- Learn about the contents of archival collections.
- Researchers can find contact information about the archives to arrange a visit to examine materials or order copies.
- Genealogists can find links to locations for birth and death records, ship logs, and cemetery records.
- Individuals can find the location of family histories and personal papers.
Database details
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| Sources | Over 2,500 libraries, archives, and museums worldwide ArchiveGrid contributors |
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| Number of records | Over one million | ||
| Dates covered | Material described from before the common era to the present | ||
| Update frequency | Daily | ||
| Producer information | OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. 6565 Kilgour Place Dublin, OH 43017-3395 USA Phone: 1-800-848-5878 Fax: +1-614-764-6096 Web: https://www.oclc.org Email: Contact OCLC Support in your region. Other databases by this producer: |
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| Copyright | Copyright © 1998- <!--ATTN T-SYSTEMS: Sprinkle, asset ID 28885-->2012<!-- // T-SYSTEMS--> OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. |
Indexes and examples in ArchiveGrid
| Search indexes | Examples |
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| Keyword | commerce history |
| Accession number | 32868942 |
| Archive | cornell |
| Archive location | fresno |
| Author | tucker, chandler |
| Subject | gospel music |
| Title | church records |
Contact information for an archive
You may contact an archive:
- To arrange a visit so you can examine materials
Or - To order copies of materials if copies are available
To view contact information for an archive, do the following from the ArchiveGrid detailed record that describes the materials:
- Under Find a copy in the library > WorldCat > Worldwide libraries own this item, view the list of libraries and archives.
Note: If a + (plus) button appears in front of the Worldwide libraries own this item link, click the button or the link to view the list.- If more than one library or archive is listed, click just this edition. The list redisplays to show only the library or archive that holds the materials.
- If more than one library or archive is listed, click just this edition. The list redisplays to show only the library or archive that holds the materials.
- Click Library info. A page about the library or archive appears. It contains information and links to other resources such as a website or other library information. Contact information is usually available on the page or in the linked resources.
- Click Return to Detailed Record when you have the information you need.