I spent a few weeks there and found a lot of interesting books and journals in the Main Library of the University of Arizona. They have large collections on history of Mexico and southern US.
Regards,
Victoriano Navarro
The state archives are located in Phoenix. If you are able to drive there it is worth the trip. The records are all stored on microfilm and the staff will help you identify which film you need to review. That said, you will need to scroll through the rolls to find the records you want - that means it helps to have an idea of what year and location you seek. You can print copies from the viewer for 10 cents. They can make change if necessary. Plan to spend the day there.
You will need to register with them when you arrive - you'll need your ID. You probably already know that you can find birth/death certificates on line. However, they explained that there was a time when someone requested a birth certificate and it was simply given to them without retaining a copy. While you may not find the copy, the index cards were retained that listed date of birth, location, and the names of the parents. Still very helpful. You can also pull copies of marriage records not available on line.
Tucson AZ
I would "Google" Genealogical Society of Tucson Arizona to see what is available and where or go to :https://ahslibraryandarchivestucson.wordpress.com/research-resources/ar…
Tucson, Arizona Research
I spent a few weeks there and found a lot of interesting books and journals in the Main Library of the University of Arizona. They have large collections on history of Mexico and southern US.
Regards,
Victoriano Navarro
Tucson, Arizona Research Resources
The state archives are located in Phoenix. If you are able to drive there it is worth the trip. The records are all stored on microfilm and the staff will help you identify which film you need to review. That said, you will need to scroll through the rolls to find the records you want - that means it helps to have an idea of what year and location you seek. You can print copies from the viewer for 10 cents. They can make change if necessary. Plan to spend the day there.
You will need to register with them when you arrive - you'll need your ID. You probably already know that you can find birth/death certificates on line. However, they explained that there was a time when someone requested a birth certificate and it was simply given to them without retaining a copy. While you may not find the copy, the index cards were retained that listed date of birth, location, and the names of the parents. Still very helpful. You can also pull copies of marriage records not available on line.
Here's the website with the address: http://www.azlibrary.gov/arm
Tucson, Arizona Research Resources
Thank you, all for your suggestions.