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PRIMARY SOURCES
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GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS
This is a very broad topic because there is such a large range of government-related documents. Depending on your topic you could research anything from small local committees to complicated state-wide policies. Many of the primary sources listed in this section can be found at government facilities, so look for your city, county, or state government website to find what departments have the information you are looking for. See State Links for more options in your area.
You Might Learn About:
• County commissioners meetings from minute books
• City or state budgets
• State penitentiary records and mug shots
• State military registers, engagements, or militia history
• Available city or state immigration records
• Land, deeds, or homestead records
• Older building permits available for your house
Where to Find These Sources
• State archives
• State library
• Office of the Secretary of State
• County clerk’s office
• County courthouse
• Local or state preservation offices
• County registry of deeds
• Planning or public works departments
• City or county assessor’s office
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