Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Newspapers.com Adds More Titles

 The list is here.   Newspapers.com is available 24/7 to library card holders. Find it under research tools on the library's homepage.

Monday, July 8, 2024

The Internet Archive

 The Internet Archive (archive.org) has a large collection of genealogical materials scanned from books, periodicals, and microfilm, including census records, passenger lists, and vital statistics. You will also find a collection of 4000 books on family histories, and yearbooks from academic institutions. You can start by searching "genealogy" in the search box to the right of the logo, clicking on 'GO",then narrowing your search by checking the boxes on the left.


19th Century Female Names and Nicknames

  This article from FamilyTree Magazine   lists female names that were popular in the 19th century, along with their nicknames.