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History of Vital Records
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The SLNC Government and Heritage Library has a webinar recording on NC Vital Office Records, with Alison Grindstaff. The webinar recording has been published on the SLNC YouTube channel. This includes a brief overview of the how vital record came about in the United States and a narrative on the North Carolina Vital records as well.
Additionally, here are resources to get you started on researching with vital records!
SLNC Vital Records Resources Page
SLNC Vital Records Webinar Recording, 2022
SLNC Vital Records Research Guide
NC Vital Records Office Webpage
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