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Researching in California – Libraries, Archives and Online

Gena Philibert-Ortega
May 2, 2016
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Libraries
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National Library
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State Library
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Presidential
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Private Libraries
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Public Libraries
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Genealogy Libraries
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Academic Libraries
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Archives
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Societies
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Online Resources
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Conclusion
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About this webinar

Have California ancestors? Where do you start looking? Trying to figure out what is available can be intimidating and time consuming. In this webinar we look at what you need to know to start your California research. We'll explore repositories for research starting with archives, libraries, and museums and then cover genealogical and historical societies. We will continue our discussion by looking at what California collections are online. Knowing what is available will help you better understand where to look for that must-have record.

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Gena Philibert-Ortega
Gena Philibert-Ortega is an author, researcher, and instructor whose focus is genealogy, social and women’s history. She holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women’s Studies) and a Master’s degree in Rel
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