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Michigan Libraries and Archives

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Michigan has a very active and intertwined library system. Many of the library catalogs are online and searchable which makes it especially easy to find which library has what you need.

Note: Plan your trips to the library! Search the catalogs and print the material you want to use on your trip. Use search terms such as the County Name + history or genealogy.

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• Michigan Electronic Library or commonly known as MeL - has genealogy databases for Michigan Residents to use from home. Michigan driver's license or State ID required. Try out MeL Genealogy.
  • MeLCat searches multiple library catalogs throughout the state.
  • Academic Libraries in Michigan - These libraries generally have an archive and can be visited by the public.
  • Public Libraries in Michigan - Alphabetically Listed with online catalogs.
  • Specialty Libraries - With online catalogs.
    
    
• The Library of Michigan - mission is to promote, advocate, and consistently work to achieve the highest level of library service for the state legislature, public libraries and the citizens of Michigan. Check their Genealogy Research page.
  • ANSWER Library Catalog Online
    
    
• Archives of Michigan - Try the circulars to find what you need by record group.
  • ANSWER Library Catalog Online
    
    
  
  
• Michigan Library Consortium - Listing of Michigan's participating libraries with web page links.
  
  
• Michigan INTERACTIVE LIBRARY DIRECTORY - find a library by county or town!

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