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Genealogy
Databases
Ancestry-Library Edition (in-house library use only)
Proquest has partnered with MyFamily.com to create Ancestry Library Edition, one of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the U.S. and the U.K., including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. ... read more
Proquest has partnered with MyFamily.com to create Ancestry Library Edition, one of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the U.S. and the U.K., including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. ... read more
Oakland County Historical Resources
This full-text, searchable database is composed of a variety of digitized text and images of original documents, death notices, maps, and photos, etc. in various formats contributed or reviewed and approved by OCHR members. Each item is documented with the citation or source. The focus is on pre 1930’s copyright free materials.
This full-text, searchable database is composed of a variety of digitized text and images of original documents, death notices, maps, and photos, etc. in various formats contributed or reviewed and approved by OCHR members. Each item is documented with the citation or source. The focus is on pre 1930’s copyright free materials.
American Family Immigration History Center (Ellis Island Records)
American Family Immigration History Center is a searchable archive of people who passed through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924.
American Family Immigration History Center is a searchable archive of people who passed through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924.
Biography & Genealogy Master Index
This database is a first stop index tool for learning where to look for biographical material on people from all time periods, geographical locations and fields of endeavor. Biography and Genealogy Master Index indexes any print product that includes biographical information on multiple persons. It also ... read more
This database is a first stop index tool for learning where to look for biographical material on people from all time periods, geographical locations and fields of endeavor. Biography and Genealogy Master Index indexes any print product that includes biographical information on multiple persons. It also ... read more
HeritageQuest Online
Heritage Quest Online provides easy access to more than 7.5 million page images from 1840 onward. Also included are monographs and serials in genealogy and local history from all 50 states.
Heritage Quest Online provides easy access to more than 7.5 million page images from 1840 onward. Also included are monographs and serials in genealogy and local history from all 50 states.
Making of Modern Michigan
The Making of Modern Michigan is a collaborative project involving 52 Michigan libraries. It includes local history materials from communities around the state. Michigan's unique heritage is represented through over 4,500 different subjects of photographs, family papers, oral histories, genealogical materials, and much more.
The Making of Modern Michigan is a collaborative project involving 52 Michigan libraries. It includes local history materials from communities around the state. Michigan's unique heritage is represented through over 4,500 different subjects of photographs, family papers, oral histories, genealogical materials, and much more.
ProQuest Obituaries
This database contains over 10 million obituaries and death notices from across the U.S. Newspapers include: The New York Times (1851-2003) Washington Post (1877-1990) Los Angeles Times (1881-1985) Atlanta Constitution (from 1868 -1929) Chicago Tribune (1849-1985) Chicago Defender (1909 -1975) Boston Globe (1872-1923).
This database contains over 10 million obituaries and death notices from across the U.S. Newspapers include: The New York Times (1851-2003) Washington Post (1877-1990) Los Angeles Times (1881-1985) Atlanta Constitution (from 1868 -1929) Chicago Tribune (1849-1985) Chicago Defender (1909 -1975) Boston Globe (1872-1923).
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