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One of the growing areas of the Local and Family History collection is its newspapers on microfilm collection.
This collection includes newspapers that were published in St. Joseph County from 1853 to the current year.
Besides the newspapers that were published in St. Joseph County, we also have newspapers from all the counties in Indiana. Stop by the library for a detailed listing of Indiana County and St. Joseph County newspapers.
Use arrow keys to navigate between accordion items, and use enter to open them.
SBAGS is a local genealogy society that has a wealth of databases available to research. Local volunteers have indexed original documents that are stored at the St. Joseph County Archives and Records Center, Health Department and other organizations and agencies.
The ACPL Genealogy Center’s immense genealogy collection offers more than 72,000 browsable family histories, military records and special collections including Native American and African American records. ACPL also houses the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research and the Midwest Regional Internet Archive Digitization Center.
The Genealogy Collection has developed over time to become one of the largest collections of family history information in the Midwest. The collection includes more than 40,000 printed items (family histories, indexes to records, how-to books, cemetery transcriptions, family history magazines, and more) as well as microfilmed federal census records, Indiana county records, passenger lists, and military pension information. The emphasis of the collection is on Indiana and bordering states, as well as eastern and southern states. They provide a great starting point through multiple genealogy internet links to additional resources.
These guides cover the basic research information for each Indiana county. They include relevant Indiana State Library holdings, including print materials, newspapers, and microfilm. You can also find links to free online resources that can be accessed anywhere and links to local libraries, genealogical and historical societies, county clerks’ offices and health departments.
Collects records of historical value from all branches of Indiana state and local government, including governmental history, census and naturalization records for families, selected medical, military and criminal records, records of land ownership, maps, blueprints and photographs.
NARA keeps only those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value. Though NARA was created in 1934, it contains records that go back to 1775.
A comprehensive website divided by the following sections: articles on research information and tips; how to guides; interactive with podcast, webinars, videos; blogs; research tools; and links to research by ethnic background. Offers a subscription to Family Tree Magazine, which comes in a printed and electronic version.
If you would like more information on what resources we may have related to your research, please contact us using our Local & Family History Request form.
