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From: eile <>
Subject: Re: [PAPHL] Philly City Directorie
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 12:14:38 -0800
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Thanks to all the folks who gave me ideas.

My local library does not have the city directories.

I will try the local LDS center when they open. It would be great to
view the indexes myself.

I know of some research groups, but at $40 hour, I would like to avoid
that if I can.

best,
Paul

On 3 Nollaig 2005, at 10:30 pm, wrote:

> Try contacting the Main branch of your library. The Miami, FL library,
> for example, has cds from all over the country, including Phila.

> You can also order pages from Philly directories through the Family
> History
> Library. The charge is $2 per page, $4 minimum order, 8 pages maximum
> per
> order. You must access the library catalog, locate the appropriate
> film no.,
> advise what name, and send on copy request form (available at
> www.familysearch.org). Copies are mailed to your home.

> The LDS has the Philadelphia city directories on microfilm.

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