Digital Books From the L.O.C. for Genealogists at the Internet Archive

An article titled Scanning Project Digitizes 25,000 US Library of Congress Books, by Art Chimes, caught my eye today. I’d previously read that Library of Congress volumes were being posted at www.archive.org, but had not spent any time checking it Continue reading Digital Books From the L.O.C. for Genealogists at the Internet Archive

LibraryThing’s Product to Be Exclusively Distributed to Libraries Worldwide by Bowker

LibraryThing is a website that I love. If you have a personal library, as I have, then it can be a great tool. I’ve signed up for the service and plan to input my own library collection when I get Continue reading LibraryThing’s Product to Be Exclusively Distributed to Libraries Worldwide by Bowker

Winsted, Connecticut’s Beardsley & Memorial Library’s Microfilm Readers Need an Upgrade

The Public library in Winsted, Connecticut is asking for donations. Their microfilm readers are beyond repair. Following is an excerpt from an article about the need. WINSTED — Much of Winsted’s history is noted in newspapers, census records, minutes and Continue reading Winsted, Connecticut’s Beardsley & Memorial Library’s Microfilm Readers Need an Upgrade

Nodaway Valley Historical Museum – 21 Years of Preserving the Past

The Nodaway Valley Historical Museum, in Clarinda, Iowa has been preserving the past since 1988. Since it was built, the facility has grown to include two additions to the main building, the Reminisce Building to display farm equipment and a Continue reading Nodaway Valley Historical Museum – 21 Years of Preserving the Past

Lincoln Collection Donated to the State of Indiana

A large collection of Lincoln artifacts has been donated to the State of Indiana. From what I’ve read in various publications, the collection will most likely be digitized at the Allen County Public Library for Internet dissemination to the world. Continue reading Lincoln Collection Donated to the State of Indiana

Morgan County Public Library (Martinsville, Indiana) Genealogy Section Closed Jan. 19 to Feb. 18 for Renovations

Martinsville, Indiana – Several major renovations to the main branch of the Morgan County Public Library beginning Wednesday will shift and limit the availability of several services at the library. The $296,900 project will include roof work and renovation of Continue reading Morgan County Public Library (Martinsville, Indiana) Genealogy Section Closed Jan. 19 to Feb. 18 for Renovations

Grant to Godfrey Memorial Library Makes Three Standard Middlesex County Histories Available Free Online

The following was written by Godfrey staff: Middletown CT (September 22, 2008) – Three basic sources for anyone researching the history, biography, or genealogy of Middlesex County, Connecticut, are now available in their entirety free to the public at the Continue reading Grant to Godfrey Memorial Library Makes Three Standard Middlesex County Histories Available Free Online

Google to Digitize Wisconsin Historical Society Books

It has just been announced that the Wisconsin Historical Society Library will be one of the libraries in which Google will scan and digitize books and “genealogy materials.” This is important to genealogists, because this library has one of the Continue reading Google to Digitize Wisconsin Historical Society Books

Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920, Now Available at the Library of Michigan

“The 1897-1920 Michigan Death Records, a brand-new resource that is available at the Library of Michigan, will benefit family history researchers across the state. The Library of Michigan is able to provide these records thanks to a generous gift from Continue reading Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920, Now Available at the Library of Michigan