Family History & Genealogy Research

Gives the meaning and origin of place names in the British Isles, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day.

The most comprehensive and authoritative guide available to all things associated with the family and local history of the British Isles.It provides practical and contextual information for anyone enquiring into their English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh origins and for anyone working in genealogical research, or the social history of the British Isles.

This practical dictionary is designed specifically to meet the needs of students in their first years of studying Latin, as well as those with an interest in the Latin language or the classical world.

30,000 historic photos of Idaho now available.

DPLA provides access to histories, images, maps, city guides and more to help in family searches. This guide directs you to their resources.

A central search portal for digital collections about the Mountain West region. Consists of free access to nearly 1 million resources in over 350 collections from universities, colleges, public libraries, museums, historical societies, and government entities in Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Montana, Hawaii, and other parts of the U.S. West.

Search hundreds of archival collections throughout the world. Find descriptions and photos of the archived items and information on how to arrange a visit to examine the materials. Collections are located in archives, libraries, museums, and historical societies.

The Idaho State Archives provides public access and archival management for the State of Idaho's permanent records - records of enduring legal, historical or cultural value. Permanent government records are transferred to the archives when retired by the agencies and offices that create them, following a detailed retention schedule. The Archives also collects a broad range of documents and other resources which bear significance to the history of Idaho and surrounding region.

Special Collections & Archives houses items unique to University history and campus curriculum, the local area, & the history of writing. Special Collections & Archives houses items unique to University history and campus curriculum, the history of the Upper Snake River Plain, and changes in writing. Collections range from prehistoric artifacts and manuscripts that demonstrate early writing systems, to pictures, journals, letters, and emails documenting the history of campus and the Rexburg region.

Research military records at the National Archives by branch, conflict, or topic.