Planned Center for Family History Midway to its Fundraising Goal of $18 M for New Building in Chesterfield, MO

The following excerpt is from the July 1, 2012 edition of the Chesterfield Patch: The Center for Family History, a project of the St. Louis County Library Foundation, is midway toward its fundraising goal of $18 million to begin building Continue reading Planned Center for Family History Midway to its Fundraising Goal of $18 M for New Building in Chesterfield, MO

Library of Michigan’s Family Heritage Collection Finds a New Home

The follow press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2012 Contact: Mark Harvey (Archives of Michigan), 517-373-1415 or Don Todaro (Library of Michigan), 517-373-2583 Archives of Michigan welcomes family heritage collection Continue reading Library of Michigan’s Family Heritage Collection Finds a New Home

Irish Consortium Joins with the National Archives of Ireland and National Library of Ireland to Provide Genealogy Services

The following article discusses this new agreement to offer more genealogy services: Ireland’s genealogy experts join forces to provide Irish ancestry info Joint organizations will staff National Archives and Library of Ireland By JANE WALSH, IrishCentral Staff Writer The joint Continue reading Irish Consortium Joins with the National Archives of Ireland and National Library of Ireland to Provide Genealogy Services

Heritage Quest Research Library in Sumner, Washington to be Open on Mondays During Summer of 2012

The following was received from Jim Johnson, Director at the Heritage Quest Research Library in Sumner, Washington: The Heritage Quest Research Library will be open on Mondays from 10 AM to 4 PM during the months of June July and Continue reading Heritage Quest Research Library in Sumner, Washington to be Open on Mondays During Summer of 2012

Leesburg’s Historic Thomas Balch Library Celebrates 90 Years

The following excerpt is from the Leesburg Patch. Leesburg’s [Virginia] historic Thomas Balch Library, located at 208 West Market Street, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this week. The Leesburg Town Council issued a proclamation on May 22nd in honor of Continue reading Leesburg’s Historic Thomas Balch Library Celebrates 90 Years

The Pontiac, Illinois Public Library Gets a New Digital Microfilm Reader

The following excerpt is from an article in the May 17, 2012 edition of the Pontiac Daily Leader. The Pontiac [Illinois] Public Library has installed its new microfilm reader, but don’t look for some big, clunky machine — the new Continue reading The Pontiac, Illinois Public Library Gets a New Digital Microfilm Reader

NGS Research in the States Series: Missouri

Beginning in 1987, the National Genealogical Society began publishing a series of state guides in the organization’s magazine, the Quarterly. These guides were later issues as special publications. The latest version of the series contains revised guides, plus additional states Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: Missouri

Amesbury, Massachusetts Library Receives Large Donation to Preserve Historical & Genealogical Archives

The following excerpt is from the February 20, 2012 editon of the Newburyport News. AMESBURY [Massachusetts] — Pending approval from the Municipal Council, the Amesbury Public Library will be receiving $80,000 to help ensure that its valuable collection of historical Continue reading Amesbury, Massachusetts Library Receives Large Donation to Preserve Historical & Genealogical Archives

ST. Louis County Library Builds Dedicated Family Heritage Center

In June of last year, the St. Louis County Library announced it would build a 60,000-square-foot Family Heritage Center. The center will become only the fifth, free-standing library dedicated specifically to genealogy and family history research. Perhaps even more amazing, Continue reading ST. Louis County Library Builds Dedicated Family Heritage Center

“Border Troubles in the War of 1812” – Exhibition to Open January 5 at the Newberry Library in Chicago

Today most Americans remember the War of 1812 for inspiring Francis Scott Key to write “The Star Spangled Banner.” Many of the conflict’s most familiar events—the battle of New Orleans, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and the Continue reading “Border Troubles in the War of 1812” – Exhibition to Open January 5 at the Newberry Library in Chicago

Early Oswegatchie Iroquois Records to be Placed in the Owen D. Young and Ogdensburg Public libraries

CANTON [New York]— Melissane Schrems, St. Lawrence University assistant professor of history, has arranged to bring a copy of the records of Fort de la Présentation, a mission founded at the confluence of the Oswegatchie and St. Lawrence rivers in Continue reading Early Oswegatchie Iroquois Records to be Placed in the Owen D. Young and Ogdensburg Public libraries

New York State Museum, State Library & State Archives to be Closed to the Public on Sept. 24

(Media-Newswire.com) – ALBANY, NY – The New York State Museum, State Library and State Archives will be closed to the public on Saturday, September 24 due to semi-annual routine maintenance of electrical systems in the Cultural Education Center ( CEC Continue reading New York State Museum, State Library & State Archives to be Closed to the Public on Sept. 24

Allen County Public Library — A Genealogical Treasure

Across the country there are a number of well-known genealogical libraries. Each year, thousands of genealogists will travel to these libraries to spend a precious few days conducting research. Library visits are so popular genealogical societies and organizations will often Continue reading Allen County Public Library — A Genealogical Treasure