October might be a good time for a quick trip to Indiana! In honor of Family History Month, Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, IN is hosting a variety of genealogy classes each day this month. You can find the full schedule here. Call 260-421-1225 or email Genealogy@ACPL.info to register.
Showing posts with label Libraries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Libraries. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Genealogy Libraries in the Midwest
You don't have to travel too far to find some excellent genealogy resource centers. Two of the best genealogy centers are here in the Midwest: Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN & Mid-Continent Public Library that services the Kansas City, MO region.
The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library has one of the largest genealogy research collections in the US. They have more than 350,000 printed materials and 513,000 items on microfilm and microfiche. The Genealogy Center has a large collection of American and European family histories, city directories from across the US, passenger lists, military records, Native American, African American, Canadian, and European records. One of the Center's missions is to collect US genealogy and local history publications including a significant collection from Illinois.
The Midwest Genealogy Center at the Mid-Continent Public Library in Independence, MO is the largest public genealogy library in the US. They have almost three-quarter of a million genealogy research materials. Many of their items are kept in open stacks that visitors may browse and much of the collection actually circulates (and is available for inter-library loan if you cannot make it out to Missouri). Their collection includes family histories, archival collections, city directories, Native American resources and Midwest pioneer collections.
The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library has one of the largest genealogy research collections in the US. They have more than 350,000 printed materials and 513,000 items on microfilm and microfiche. The Genealogy Center has a large collection of American and European family histories, city directories from across the US, passenger lists, military records, Native American, African American, Canadian, and European records. One of the Center's missions is to collect US genealogy and local history publications including a significant collection from Illinois.
The Midwest Genealogy Center at the Mid-Continent Public Library in Independence, MO is the largest public genealogy library in the US. They have almost three-quarter of a million genealogy research materials. Many of their items are kept in open stacks that visitors may browse and much of the collection actually circulates (and is available for inter-library loan if you cannot make it out to Missouri). Their collection includes family histories, archival collections, city directories, Native American resources and Midwest pioneer collections.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
New Genealogy Research Tool at Lincoln Library
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library has an online index of issues of the Illinois State Journal and its predecessors. It covers the first issue of the Sangamon Journal from 1831 through 1847; the Illinois Journal from 1847 – 1855; and the Illinois State Journal from 1855 – 1860. People, places and things mentioned here are listed alphabetically and chronologically. Local historians and genealogists will be able to search the it online before visiting the library to examine the newspaper issues on microfilm.
The Presidential Library has 5,226 newspaper titles, including the Illinois State Journal and its predecessors, on more than 100,000 reels of microfilm. It is the world’s largest source of Illinois newspapers on microfilm, and all of those are available on interlibrary loan at no charge through local public and educational libraries.
The Presidential Library has 5,226 newspaper titles, including the Illinois State Journal and its predecessors, on more than 100,000 reels of microfilm. It is the world’s largest source of Illinois newspapers on microfilm, and all of those are available on interlibrary loan at no charge through local public and educational libraries.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Newberry Library
Visit the new, re-designed website of The Newberry Library....and explore their genealogy resources.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
More New York Resources
When you go to New York City to research your New York ancestors, visit the Milstein Division of U.S. History, Local History & Genealogy of the New York Public Library (NYPL) in the beautiful landmark building on 5th Ave. & 42nd St. They have good hours and they're free!
They have many indexes to records, some of which are not easily available anyplace else. For example, the indexes to birth after 1909 and deaths after 1948, are at the NYC Dept. of Health but are not open to the public; only authorized agents. But the library has indexes to NYC births and deaths up to 1982.
Some other key resources you'll find here:
Indexes to NYC births (late 19th century-1982), deaths (late19th century-1982) and marriages (1869-1937), many also available through the Italian Genealogical Group.
Coroner's inquests, New York, NY, 1823-1898 and Index to Divorces, Annulments, & Separations in New York County, 1784-1910.
Comprehensive collection of city directories not only for New York but for the entire country, along with a historical telephone directory collection.
All surviving New York State census records on microfilm for all counties including finding aids. Also New Jersey State census records.
1890 New York City “Police” Census (a great substitute to the 1890 Federal census)
The best collection of New York City historical newspapers (some online and many only on microfilm).
Many books, both family histories and genealogical compilations by location, and other materials searchable through our online Catalog including everything that came from the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Library in 2008.
NYC land and property records between 1654 and 1857, indexes and the actual records.
18th and 19th century wills for many counties in New York State.
The friendly and helpful staff can advise you on the other collections around the city.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Room 121
New York Public Library
212-930-9223
mairaliriano@nypl.org
They have many indexes to records, some of which are not easily available anyplace else. For example, the indexes to birth after 1909 and deaths after 1948, are at the NYC Dept. of Health but are not open to the public; only authorized agents. But the library has indexes to NYC births and deaths up to 1982.
Some other key resources you'll find here:
Indexes to NYC births (late 19th century-1982), deaths (late19th century-1982) and marriages (1869-1937), many also available through the Italian Genealogical Group.
Coroner's inquests, New York, NY, 1823-1898 and Index to Divorces, Annulments, & Separations in New York County, 1784-1910.
Comprehensive collection of city directories not only for New York but for the entire country, along with a historical telephone directory collection.
All surviving New York State census records on microfilm for all counties including finding aids. Also New Jersey State census records.
1890 New York City “Police” Census (a great substitute to the 1890 Federal census)
The best collection of New York City historical newspapers (some online and many only on microfilm).
Many books, both family histories and genealogical compilations by location, and other materials searchable through our online Catalog including everything that came from the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Library in 2008.
NYC land and property records between 1654 and 1857, indexes and the actual records.
18th and 19th century wills for many counties in New York State.
The friendly and helpful staff can advise you on the other collections around the city.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Room 121
New York Public Library
212-930-9223
mairaliriano@nypl.org
Monday, July 18, 2011
How Libraries Can Help With Your Genealogy Research
WHAT??!! Research a library BEFORE I go?
• What does this library have to offer a genealogist?
• What geographical area does its records cover?
• What period of time do the records cover?
• How extensive is the collection?
For 33+ years, the Polish Genealogical Society of America has been an important resource for individuals, novice thru seasoned, looking for their Polish roots. They can help you deal with the myths and challenges of ethnic research.
You are invited to attend a special one-time meeting at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights IL, Sunday, August 14, 2011 – 2 P.M.
Library opens at noon, closes at 5:30 p.m.; ample free parking; restrooms; liquid refreshments; walking distance from NW train station.
Michael Mulholland, Local History/Genealogy Librarian & PGSA member, will focus on how to research before you visit a library to determine if the collection will help with your research; lecture followed by tour of the genealogy collection.
• What does this library have to offer a genealogist?
• What geographical area does its records cover?
• What period of time do the records cover?
• How extensive is the collection?
For 33+ years, the Polish Genealogical Society of America has been an important resource for individuals, novice thru seasoned, looking for their Polish roots. They can help you deal with the myths and challenges of ethnic research.
You are invited to attend a special one-time meeting at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights IL, Sunday, August 14, 2011 – 2 P.M.
Library opens at noon, closes at 5:30 p.m.; ample free parking; restrooms; liquid refreshments; walking distance from NW train station.
Michael Mulholland, Local History/Genealogy Librarian & PGSA member, will focus on how to research before you visit a library to determine if the collection will help with your research; lecture followed by tour of the genealogy collection.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
German Genealogy Fest
Date: 5/14/2011
Morning Session: Registration is required.
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Need help finding your German ancestor? Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, a certified genealogist, will show you how to locate your ancestor's town of origin, how to locate German records, and how to decipher old German handwriting. Register for the morning only.
Afternoon session: Drop In.
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Description: In the afternoon, translators and genealogy volunteers will help you with your documents and answer research questions. Drop in for afternoon.
Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Hendrickson Room, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Friday, January 21, 2011
Genealogy Tour: Chicago Public Library
Chicago Genealogical Society has arranged a tour of genealogy resources at the Harold Washington Library Center (HWLC) of the Chicago Public Library, 400 S. State St., Chicago, on Saturday February 5, at 10:00 a.m.. Meet on the Third Floor near the security office.
Among these rresources are historic ethnic newspapers, Chicago newspapers on microfilm, early American newspapers (1704 -1820), neighborhood newspapers, passenger lists, city directories, military records, and pension records on microfilm.
Among these rresources are historic ethnic newspapers, Chicago newspapers on microfilm, early American newspapers (1704 -1820), neighborhood newspapers, passenger lists, city directories, military records, and pension records on microfilm.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Tony's Genealogy Blog
Tony Kierna is a Reference Librarian and Genealogy Coordinator at the Schaumburg Township District Library.
He publishes a Genealogy Blog that lists programs taking place in the area, which Glenview residents can attend; alonng with genealogy news, weblinks, etc.
Subscribe to RSS Notices, New Posts, and Comments on Tony's blog to be notified when something new is added..
Friday, December 10, 2010
Illinois Obit Finder
The Illinois Obit Finder lets you search for citations for obituaries that can be found in the Newspaper Microfilm Collection of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library (ALPL).
The Illinois Obit Finder contains only those names that have been researched at the library. If you find someone’s name, the obituary is available through the ALPL. If you do not find a name it just means that no one has researched that particular name and recorded it.
Click here for a list of the Illinois newspaper titles on microfilm that are available through the ALPL.
If you find an obituary citation and you want a copy of the obituary, you can order a copy or borrow the microfilm on interlibrary loan. You can also contribute your obituary citations to the Illinois Obit Finder database.
The more names that are researched at the ALPL and contributed to the database. the more complete the Illinois Obit Finder will become!
The Illinois Obit Finder contains only those names that have been researched at the library. If you find someone’s name, the obituary is available through the ALPL. If you do not find a name it just means that no one has researched that particular name and recorded it.
Click here for a list of the Illinois newspaper titles on microfilm that are available through the ALPL.
If you find an obituary citation and you want a copy of the obituary, you can order a copy or borrow the microfilm on interlibrary loan. You can also contribute your obituary citations to the Illinois Obit Finder database.
The more names that are researched at the ALPL and contributed to the database. the more complete the Illinois Obit Finder will become!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Genealogy and Interlibrary Loan
If the genealogy book you need is not available at your home library, you may be able to borrow it using Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
Many libraries subscribe to the OCLC database known as WorldCat.
Their patrons can search for titles, authors, and subjects of genealogy books, magazines, and videos in libraries worldwide. When they find something they want to borrow, they ask their home library to borrow it for them.
Enter your Glenview library card number to use the FirstSearch WorldCat database from your home.
OCLC has a resource called WorldCat Focus on Genealogy which includes an FAQ, a tutorial on how to use WorldCat effectively, success stories of people whose genealogical research has been advanced by WorldCat, and a quick reference guide to using WorldCat.
If the item you want to borrow is reference material, the library that owns it might choose not lend it. But you might still be able to use it at that library. You might also be able to request copies of the parts you need.
If the item you need is owned by the National Genealogical Society Book Loan Collection, your home library will have better luck borrowing it for you.
In November 2001, the National Genealogical Society (NGS) moved most of their lending library holdings from their headquarters in Virginia, to the St. Louis County Library (SLCL) in St. Louis, Missouri. The collection consists of approximately 20,000+ books. Previously loaned only to NGS members, this collection is now available to the general public through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) via their local library.
Many libraries subscribe to the OCLC database known as WorldCat.
Their patrons can search for titles, authors, and subjects of genealogy books, magazines, and videos in libraries worldwide. When they find something they want to borrow, they ask their home library to borrow it for them.
Enter your Glenview library card number to use the FirstSearch WorldCat database from your home.
OCLC has a resource called WorldCat Focus on Genealogy which includes an FAQ, a tutorial on how to use WorldCat effectively, success stories of people whose genealogical research has been advanced by WorldCat, and a quick reference guide to using WorldCat.
If the item you want to borrow is reference material, the library that owns it might choose not lend it. But you might still be able to use it at that library. You might also be able to request copies of the parts you need.
If the item you need is owned by the National Genealogical Society Book Loan Collection, your home library will have better luck borrowing it for you.
In November 2001, the National Genealogical Society (NGS) moved most of their lending library holdings from their headquarters in Virginia, to the St. Louis County Library (SLCL) in St. Louis, Missouri. The collection consists of approximately 20,000+ books. Previously loaned only to NGS members, this collection is now available to the general public through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) via their local library.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) Genealogy Center is a major resource for genealogists. Many of its valuable resources are availaible online.
The collection includes more than 350,000 printed volumes and 513,000 items of microfilm and microfiche.
If you are new to the Center, you may want to view the orientation video.
Their resources include seven major online databases (for which an ACPL card is required), and access to the 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical and historical records at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
The Genealogy Center actively contributes significant portions of its collection to Footnote.com, and digitized family histories from Indiana and beyond to the BYU Family History Archive
They own a large microfilm collection of federal, state and territorial records, passenger lists, miltary records, and other significant local, ethnic, and U.S. collections along with more than 50,000 citiy directories from 1785 to the present. These collections can be searched by category.
Their enormous periodical collection led to the development of PERSI (the PERiodical Source Index) , which can be accessed through Heritage Quest Online with your Glenview Library card number.
The GenealogyCenter Info website includes databases for Military Heritage, Family Bible Records, and a surname file to which visitors to the Center have been contributing since 1998.
You can also subscribe to their monthly e-zine Genealogy Gems, which lists information about the department's collections and useful research tips.
The collection includes more than 350,000 printed volumes and 513,000 items of microfilm and microfiche.
If you are new to the Center, you may want to view the orientation video.
Their resources include seven major online databases (for which an ACPL card is required), and access to the 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical and historical records at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
The Genealogy Center actively contributes significant portions of its collection to Footnote.com, and digitized family histories from Indiana and beyond to the BYU Family History Archive
They own a large microfilm collection of federal, state and territorial records, passenger lists, miltary records, and other significant local, ethnic, and U.S. collections along with more than 50,000 citiy directories from 1785 to the present. These collections can be searched by category.
Their enormous periodical collection led to the development of PERSI (the PERiodical Source Index) , which can be accessed through Heritage Quest Online with your Glenview Library card number.
The GenealogyCenter Info website includes databases for Military Heritage, Family Bible Records, and a surname file to which visitors to the Center have been contributing since 1998.
You can also subscribe to their monthly e-zine Genealogy Gems, which lists information about the department's collections and useful research tips.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Libraries: a Treasure Chest for Genealogists
When you are trying to find an obituary or a cemetery, think local...local library, that is.
Libraries are devoted to collecting their local newspapers and history and making them available to researchers. The public library in or near the town where your ancestor lived or died may have the obituary you need. If they do not actually have it, they will know how to obtain it.
The reference librarians in your ancestor's town can also advise you about local cemeteries, historical societies, genealogy groups, local churches, town history, and more.
If you need further assistance, you can contact a state library from the state where your ancestor lived or died, a national library, or an academic library.
Some services may require a library card...but many others will not. You won't know until you call or e-mail them and ask!
Libraries can help your genealogical research in ways you never dreamed possible. Call them first!
Libraries are devoted to collecting their local newspapers and history and making them available to researchers. The public library in or near the town where your ancestor lived or died may have the obituary you need. If they do not actually have it, they will know how to obtain it.
The reference librarians in your ancestor's town can also advise you about local cemeteries, historical societies, genealogy groups, local churches, town history, and more.
If you need further assistance, you can contact a state library from the state where your ancestor lived or died, a national library, or an academic library.
Some services may require a library card...but many others will not. You won't know until you call or e-mail them and ask!
Libraries can help your genealogical research in ways you never dreamed possible. Call them first!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Looking for Very Old Chicago-Area Newspapers?
Are you trying to find a very old obit or news story from the Chicago area?
Are you positive it is not in the Chicago Tribune Archive online?
Have you asked our Reference Staff for some professional guidance in this area, and the Library's resources do not go back far enough?
You may consider checking with the Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington General Information Services Dept., Chicago newspaper microfilm holdings.
Date range for the standard Chicago English language papers is from 1833 to current. Newspapers include Chicago Democrat, Chicago American, Chicago Daily American, Chicago Express, Chicago Journal, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Democrat Press, Chicago Times, Inter Ocean, Chicago Herald, Chicago Record, Chicago Mail, Chicago Evening Post, Chicago Daily News, Chicago Record, Chicago Record Herald, Chicago Times Herald, Chicago Chronicle, Chicago Defender, Chicago Sun, Chicago Today, and others.
If the obit or news story is about an immigrant or member of a first generation ethnic group, you should also investigate the following, which CPL also has on microfilm:
--Chicago Neighborhood newspapers
--Suburban newspapers
--Various U.S. ethnic newspapers
--Alternative press newspapers
--Early American Newspapers (1704 -1820)
--The Lerner Newspaper Collection of Chicago neighborhood and suburban newspapers (1905 -1993)
--The Underground Newspaper Microfilm Collection (1963 -1984)
To find out which titles and years they own, or to ask them which newspaper might contain what you need, call (312)747-4300.
Are you positive it is not in the Chicago Tribune Archive online?
Have you asked our Reference Staff for some professional guidance in this area, and the Library's resources do not go back far enough?
You may consider checking with the Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington General Information Services Dept., Chicago newspaper microfilm holdings.
Date range for the standard Chicago English language papers is from 1833 to current. Newspapers include Chicago Democrat, Chicago American, Chicago Daily American, Chicago Express, Chicago Journal, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Democrat Press, Chicago Times, Inter Ocean, Chicago Herald, Chicago Record, Chicago Mail, Chicago Evening Post, Chicago Daily News, Chicago Record, Chicago Record Herald, Chicago Times Herald, Chicago Chronicle, Chicago Defender, Chicago Sun, Chicago Today, and others.
If the obit or news story is about an immigrant or member of a first generation ethnic group, you should also investigate the following, which CPL also has on microfilm:
--Chicago Neighborhood newspapers
--Suburban newspapers
--Various U.S. ethnic newspapers
--Alternative press newspapers
--Early American Newspapers (1704 -1820)
--The Lerner Newspaper Collection of Chicago neighborhood and suburban newspapers (1905 -1993)
--The Underground Newspaper Microfilm Collection (1963 -1984)
To find out which titles and years they own, or to ask them which newspaper might contain what you need, call (312)747-4300.
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