FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject New York/Tasks-Repositories and Archives State Pages

WikiProject New York Progress Chart  Wiki Project New York Tasks - Repositories and Archives State Pages

Description
The purpose of this task is to update and add information concerning the individual Archives/Societies pages you signed up for. These instructions apply to all New York State Archives and Repository pages.

Instructions
1. Go to your New York state repository, archive or society page you signed up to edit. A page should be created for it already:


 * New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
 * New England Historic Genealogical Society
 * National Archives at New York City
 * National Archives Northeast Region (Boston)
 * Brooklyn Historical Society
 * Cornell University Library
 * Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsarchief
 * Montgomery County Department of History and Archives
 * New York City Department of Records and Information Services
 * New York Historical Society
 * New York State Council of Genealogical Organizations
 * New York State Library
 * New York State Archives - Finishing up the last few categories on the page

NOTE: For repositories in New York City, we've already added the "Alternate Repositories" section to your page. It was copied from the New York Public Library page. Go through the section and make sure it is applicable for your repository. For repositories that are outside of New York City, you may want to use the New York Public Library as a guideline and to give you suggestions on how to fill in the information. If you have any questions, consult with David Dilts.

2. Research your repository and update or add to the page. Information that is helpful to add is:


 * a. Contact information
 * b. Hours
 * c. Collection description
 * d. Digital collections
 * e. Tips and advice on how to use the facility - does it take research requests?
 * f. Written guides to the repositories
 * g. Alternate repositories

3. Use the New York Public Library as example.

4. Check the New York Archives and Libraries or New York Societies pages to see if any information has been written already. Once all the individual repository and society pages are updated, these two pages will change drastically.

5. For more guidance, please talk to David Dilts.