New Papers Posted are NewspaperARCHIVE

In the last three days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many new newspapers. Eighteen states are represented this time around. Iowa is again the clear winner when it comes to numbers of papers represented. I am pleased to again announce that the folks Continue reading New Papers Posted are NewspaperARCHIVE

See the Latest New Data at NewspaperARCHIVE

In the last four days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many turn of the century newspapers, as well as numerous papers from the World War I time period – up to about 1919. Eighteen states and one Canadian province are represented this time Continue reading See the Latest New Data at NewspaperARCHIVE

New Newspapers Posted Over the Weekend at NewspaperARCHIVE

In the last four days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many turn of the century newspapers, as well as numerous papers from the 1870s and 1880s. Twenty-one states are represented this time around. Iowa is again the clear winner when it comes to Continue reading New Newspapers Posted Over the Weekend at NewspaperARCHIVE

Expanded Coverage Announced for 9 Different Digitized Historic Newspapers in Nine States at GenealogyBank.

The following digitized newspapers are either available or planned at GenealogyBank.com According to Tom’s entry today at the GenealogyBank Blog, “in the months ahead GenealogyBank will be expanding it’s coverage of 9 newspapers from 9 states.” The dates of this Continue reading Expanded Coverage Announced for 9 Different Digitized Historic Newspapers in Nine States at GenealogyBank.

More New Content at NewspaperARCHIVE

In the last four days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many turn of the century newspapers. Seventeen states and one Canadian province are represented this time around. Iowa is again the clear winner when it comes to numbers of papers represented. I note Continue reading More New Content at NewspaperARCHIVE

New Content at NewspaperARCHIVE.com

In the last three days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many newspapers from the 1880s & 1890s. Seventeen states and one Canadian province is represented this time around. Iowa is again the clear winner when it comes to numbers of papers represented. I Continue reading New Content at NewspaperARCHIVE.com

The Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, in Houston, Wins Best Hospitality Project Landmark Award

As the third-largest municipal genealogical research facility in the country, each month Houston’s Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research hosts thousands of researchers from across the United States. Founded in 1921, the center got its start in the Julia Ideson Continue reading The Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, in Houston, Wins Best Hospitality Project Landmark Award

New Online Digital Newspapers at NewspaperARCHIVE – 1

As you folks know, I’m a big fan of digital documents, books, and periodicals online. This last week I finally bought a NewspaperARCHIVE.com subscription. I’ve already found numerous papers that have items about both my family, as well as Patty’s. Continue reading New Online Digital Newspapers at NewspaperARCHIVE – 1

The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum in Denton, Texas, Celebrates 30 Years

The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum will reach a milestone in April when it celebrates 10 years under the current management and 30 years as a repository of Denton County history. “The last 10 years have been an exciting time for the Courthouse Continue reading The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum in Denton, Texas, Celebrates 30 Years

New Databases at Family Tree Connection

The following items were recently added to the Family Tree Connection database: ALABAMA Alabama Technical Association 1917 Year Book – Alabama Technical Association, Year Book, Containing Lists of Officers and Members, Constitution and By-Laws, December 31, 1917, Birmingham, Ala. CONNECTICUT Continue reading New Databases at Family Tree Connection

Grant for Cemetery-Interpretation Program for the Oak Grove & Zion Hill Cemeteries in Nacogdoches

Collaboration between the City of Nacogdoches [Texas] and SFA [Stephen F. Austin University] has resulted in a $250,000 “Preserve America” grant from the National Park Service for cemetery interpretation. The grant was awarded to the City of Nacogdoches based on Continue reading Grant for Cemetery-Interpretation Program for the Oak Grove & Zion Hill Cemeteries in Nacogdoches

Details Coming Out About the George W. Bush Presidential Library

There have been numerous articles, speculation, and rumors about the proposed George W. Bush Presidential Library, to be located on the campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas. We are now starting to get what can be considered the Continue reading Details Coming Out About the George W. Bush Presidential Library

More New Small Databases at Family Tree Connection

Again, more new databases have recently been added to the many other “small databases” located at Family Tree Connection. The following databases are now available to search: ALABAMA Ensley High School 1946 Graduation – Birmingham Public Schools, Graduation Exercises of Continue reading More New Small Databases at Family Tree Connection

Volunteer Elizabeth Heath Retires – Leaving a Ward County, Texas Historical Legacy

On January 16, 2009, Elizabeth Heath was presented with a plaque of appreciation for her many years of voluntary service to Ward County. Heath is a 50-year resident of Monahans, Texas and founder of the Ward County Archives in the Continue reading Volunteer Elizabeth Heath Retires – Leaving a Ward County, Texas Historical Legacy