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From original manuscripts and letters to sound recordings and birth certificates, archival information plays an increasingly important role in modern research. Libraries and the Internet have made finding information on a wide range of topics faster and easier, but not all information—particularly from primary sources—is available via local library branches or online resources. Using archival information presents its own challenges. Materials are often located in many different places: public or academic libraries, government agencies, historical societies, or museums. They are usually kept in secured areas where the public is restricted from browsing. This definitive guide shows novice and experienced researchers how to find archival information. It provides tips on how to use archival materials effectively and efficiently. Topics covered include government archives, science and technology collections, military archives, genealogical records, business and corporate archives, performing arts archives, and sports collections. Also provided is an overview of the world of archives, including archival terminology, how to contact archives, and archival etiquette. Whether searching for a noted author's original manuscripts, trying to locate presidential papers, or tracking down a repository of oral histories, Archival Information is an indispensable reference.

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The ability to find and use archival information is important in the research process, yet few works provide practical, succinct introductions to the process. Fisher's book does so, supplying for general researchers a useful guide to archival sources....Recommended. All libraries. -Choice This resource is a much-needed addition to the sphere of general reference publications pertaining to archival collections....An excellent resource for general researchers, the work will be useful in repositories and libraries alike. -PROVENANCE ?This resource is a much-needed addition to the sphere of general reference publications pertaining to archival collections....An excellent resource for general researchers, the work will be useful in repositories and libraries alike.?-PROVENANCE ?The ability to find and use archival information is important in the research process, yet few works provide practical, succinct introductions to the process. Fisher's book does so, supplying for general researchers a useful guide to archival sources....Recommended. All libraries.?-Choice

?The ability to find and use archival information is important in the research process, yet few works provide practical, succinct introductions to the process. Fisher's book does so, supplying for general researchers a useful guide to archival sources....Recommended. All libraries.?-Choice ?This resource is a much-needed addition to the sphere of general reference publications pertaining to archival collections....An excellent resource for general researchers, the work will be useful in repositories and libraries alike.?-PROVENANCE ""This resource is a much-needed addition to the sphere of general reference publications pertaining to archival collections....An excellent resource for general researchers, the work will be useful in repositories and libraries alike.""-PROVENANCE ""The ability to find and use archival information is important in the research process, yet few works provide practical, succinct introductions to the process. Fisher's book does so, supplying for general researchers a useful guide to archival sources....Recommended. All libraries.""-Choice

"?The ability to find and use archival information is important in the research process, yet few works provide practical, succinct introductions to the process. Fisher's book does so, supplying for general researchers a useful guide to archival sources....Recommended. All libraries.?-Choice ?This resource is a much-needed addition to the sphere of general reference publications pertaining to archival collections....An excellent resource for general researchers, the work will be useful in repositories and libraries alike.?-PROVENANCE ""This resource is a much-needed addition to the sphere of general reference publications pertaining to archival collections....An excellent resource for general researchers, the work will be useful in repositories and libraries alike.""-PROVENANCE ""The ability to find and use archival information is important in the research process, yet few works provide practical, succinct introductions to the process. Fisher's book does so, supplying for general researchers a useful guide to archival sources....Recommended. All libraries.""-Choice"

?The ability to find and use archival information is important in the research process, yet few works provide practical, succinct introductions to the process. Fisher's book does so, supplying for general researchers a useful guide to archival sources....Recommended. All libraries.?-Choice

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STEVEN FISHER is Associate Professor and Curator of Archives and Special Collections at the Penrose Library, University of Denver. He is a member of the Society of American Archivists.

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