Imagine having access to some of the best genealogical collections anywhere in the world.
Most of us do not have that luxury due to travel expenses, limited vacation schedules, family responsibilities, etc.
Still, just imagine being able to research anytime night or day -- without ever leaving home -- at some of these libraries.
This is no longer a trip merely for our imaginations but is truly an Internet reality for researchers throughout the world.
The Family History Archive is an online collection of published genealogy and family history books.
The archive includes histories of families, county and local histories, how-to books on genealogy, genealogy magazines and periodicals (including some international), medieval books (including histories and pedigrees), and gazetteers.
The book collections come from the following institutions:
- FamilySearch Family History Library
- Allen County Public Library (Indiana
- Houston Public Library (Texas)
- Mid-Continent Public Library – Midwest Genealogy Center (Missouri)
- BYU Harold B. Lee Library
- BYU Hawaii Joseph F. Smith Library
- Church History Library in Salt Lake City
There are over 40,000 items in this online collection. Most images may be downloaded and/or printed out by researchers.
More information concerning the Brigham Young University Family History Archive may be found at the following website: http://books.familysearch.org
