Local Genealogy Resources
April, 2007

Library
California State Library – California Room

 

 

Whether you are just starting out doing your family research or have been at it for a while, there are a number of places you can go in our local area to research.  Here are a few of the more popular sites with a large repository of information:

 

 

 

Sacramento Regional LDS Family History Center
2745 Eastern Ave., Sacramento. 

HPhone: (916) 487-2090
Holdings:  the largest source of worldwide information in our area.

They have converted to computers and have many genealogy resource programs. They also have a library of books from many states and counties.  They offer ongoing workshops on a variety of topics, ie. German research, beginning genealogy, Afro-American research.  Website:  www.familyhistorycenter.info/   for current hours and resources

 

Root Cellar Genealogical Library Collection
1020 O Street, Sacramento

Open Mon-Fri, 9:30-4:00 pm and 1st Saturday of each month.
Contact:  Sammie Hudgens (916) 481-4930
This collection is located in the California State Archives, 4th floor. 
It is easily accessible as the rt train stops in front of the Archives.
Holdings:  Worldwide.  Most information is located in books.  Limited computer

 

California State Railroad Museum Library
111 “I” Street, Sacramento
located in Old Sacramento
2nd floor of the Big Four building

 
Phone:  (916) 445-6645. 
Holdings:  Books, manuscripts, corporate collections, time tables, etc. 
The reading room is open to the public without charge Tuesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m.
Library collections do not circulate and are to be used only in the reading room.

Website: www.csrmf.org

 

California State Library, California Room
900 N Street, 2nd floor, Sacramento

Phone: (916) 654-0176
Email: cslcal@library.ca.gov   
Open:  Monday-Friday
Holdings:  A wealth of information on Californians including microfilm of newspapers and city directories.  A must visit for anyone doing research on family members who lived in California.Website:  www.library.ca.gov


Sacramento Archives & Museum Collection Center (SAMCC)                                
551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd., Sacramento

Phone (916) 264-7072. 
Research by appointment only.                                                                                                     
Holdings:  Documents, artifacts, photos, public records dating back to the 1840’s of old Sacramento.A great place to do research if your family lived in the Sacramento area. 
Website:  www.sacramenities.com/history/Collections/collections.html

 

The SCR Genealogy Group meets Wednesday April 4, at 1:00pm in the Cedar Room. Featured speaker is Dr Bob LaPierere, a retired physician who is heavily into researching the history of California. He will discuss the medicines and instruments used by pioneers as they crossed the country. This presentation is open to members and non- members. Information on genealogy meetings is located in the Sun Senior News and Courier, under the Computer Club.


For more genealogy information click on the Genealogy group website.

 

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