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Archives & Special Collections for Local History Research

A guide to archival and special collections for local history research
Top 10 tips for navigating archival research
Tip 1: Talk to an archivist
Tip 2: Ask questions
Tip 3: Expect the unexpected
Tip 4: Research before you research
Tip 5: Be open-minded
Tip 6: Be prepared to dig
Tip 7: Take notes
Tip 8: Research creatively
Tip 9: Take your time
Tip 10: have fun

The 10 tips for Navigating Archival Research slides were originally created by Melica Stinnett in 2022 for the Archives & Special Collections blog.