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Overview
The Family History Library has the largest collection of
genealogical materials in the world. Most of the records are on
microfilm; other formats include microfiche, books, maps, charts,
CD-ROMs, and so on. Most of the records of the collection date
from 1550 to 1920. Portions of the book collection are stored in
high-density shelving and must be retrieved by library attendants
(there is an attendants' window on each floor). Portions of the
microfilm collection are not stored in the
library. They are stored off site and must be ordered for viewing
at the library (see Preparing
to Visit the Library).
Resources
- Over 2.4 million rolls of microfilm
- More than 742,000 microfiche
- Over 300,000 books, serials, and other formats
Specific Collections
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