Louisiana Societies and Archives
Genealogists are generally positive and energetic, and most are ready to share their findings or research experience with anyone they can help. There are hundreds of genealogical societies at the grass-roots level. Knowledge of the genealogical community will place you in the midst of much activity, increase your productivity, and alert you to the importance of research standards and etiquette.
The Repositories in this section are Archives, Libraries, Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies. Many County Historical and Genealogical Societies publish magazines and/or news letters on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual basis. Contacting the local societies should not be over looked. State Archives and Societies are usually much larger and better organized with much larger archived materials than their smaller county cousins but they can be more generalized and over look the smaller details that local societies tend to have. Libraries can also be a good place to look for local information. Some libraries have a genealogy section and may have some resources that are not located at archives or societies. Also, take a special look at any museums in the area. They sometimes have photos and items from years gone by as well as information of a genealogical interest. All these places are vitally important to the family genealogist and must not be passed over.
Louisiana Archives
It is wise to acquaint yourself with any repository which you might visit by writing to the appropriate archive or library in advance. Every repository has published materials that introduce its collections and research policy. State archives and historical agencies also have Internet sites that provide the same information. Some even have downloadable databases for some or parts of their collections.
- State of Louisiana Division of Archives, Records Management, and History
3851 Essen Lane, P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (504) 922-1200 - Vital Records Registry, PO Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160; (504) 568-5172, Fax: (504) 568-5391, [EMAIL]
- State Library of Louisiana, 701 North 4th Str, Baton Rouge, LA 70802; (225) 342-4923, Fax: (225) 219-4804
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 131, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 - Louisiana Archives and Manuscripts Association , PO Box 51213, New Orleans, LA 70151
- National Archives and Records Admin,501 W Felix Str, Building 1, P.O. 6216, Fort Worth, Texas 76115-3405, 817-334-5515, E-mail: archives@ftworth.nara.gov, Fax: 817-334-5511
Search Louisiana Historical Records - Databases include Court, Land, Wills & Financial Records; Birth, Marriage & Death Records; Voter Lists & Census Records; Immigration & Emigration Records; Obituary Records; Military Records; Family Tree Records; Pictures; Stories, Memories & Histories; Directories & Member Lists and much more....
Louisiana Historical & Genealogical Societies
Because family history research relies greatly upon records found at the county level, many local societies represent counties. Organizations also form around shared interests. Ethnic or religious origins account for many groups, such as the Polish Genealogical Society of America and P.O.I.N.T. (Pursuing Our Italian Names Together). Societies also form around common locales of origin for members’ ancestors; hence, the Palatines to America and Germans from Russia societies. To locate these and other societies, consult Juliana Szucs Smith’s The Ancestry Family Historian's Address Book (2nd Edition)
For almost every state there is a state genealogical society, a state genealogical council, or both. In addition to their own work, state-level groups sometimes help coordinate the efforts of local societies within the state. Their publications, newsletters and quarterlies, supplement those produced by the local societies.
- Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Society, P.O. Box 82060, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70884-2060-60
- The Southwest Louisiana Genealogical Society, Inc., PO Box 5652, Lake Charles, LA 70606-5652, [EMAIL]
- Central Louisiana Genealogical Society ,P. O. Box 12206; Alexandria, LA 71315-2206
- Louisiana Historical Society, 5801 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115; 504/866-3049, [EMAIL]
- Louisiana Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
- National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution,
- Louisiana Society of Sons of the American Revolution,
- National Society of Sons of the American Revolution, 1000 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203; (502) 589-1776
- Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association
- Cajun Clickers Genealogy SIG -Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans
- The Sons & Daughters of the Province and Republic of West Florida 1763 - 1810
- Society Hill: Louisiana Genealogy
- The German-Acadian Coast Historical & Genealogical Society
- St. Augustine Historical Society - Creole Heritage Preservation
- The Vermilion Genealogical Society
- West Bank Genealogy Society
- Louisiana Family History Centers
- New Orleans Public Library
- City Archives and Louisiana Division Special Collections
- NUCMC Listing of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in Louisiana
- Repositories of Primary Sources: Louisiana
- Shreve Memorial Library Microform and Microfilm Holdings
Louisiana Local Parish Government Websites
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