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African American HeritageSearch records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research. Use this resource |
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Ancestry (In-Library Edition)Ancestry.com delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. (Not accessible outside the Library.) |
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Antiques Pricing ReferenceAntiques Reference Prices4Antiques helps you determine the value of antiques, collectibles, and fine art with the images and pricing information provided from leading auction houses |
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Biography Reference BankCombines numerous biographical resources to provide biographies, obituaries, and photographs of thousands of individuals – both living and deceased. |
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Black Freedom Struggle in the U.S. (ProQuest)Open primary source documents from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom. Find historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more. |
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Dictionary of Literary BiographyBiographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures, plus thousands of images. Use this resource |
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Family SearchGlobal nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and preservation of personal and family histories and stories, introducing individuals to their ancestors through the widespread access to records. Use this resource |
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Fold3A collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America's military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents. |
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HeritageQuestIncludes Census records (1790-1940), book and article searches, Revolutionary War records, and Freedman's Bank. |
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Ohio History Central EncyclopediaAn evolving, dynamic online encyclopedia that includes information about Ohio's natural history, prehistory and history. Each section contains written information, maps, timelines, and images. Use this resource |
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Ohio History ConnectionThis website provides access to numerous Ohio history resources. Use this resource |
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Ohio MemoryA digital collection of Ohio historical artifacts. Use this resource |
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Ohio Obituary IndexIndex of 2,850,000 obituaries, death & marriage notices, and other Ohio sources, from 1810s to present. Use this resource Actual obits may be ordered from over 60 partner libraries; only Hayes Library has online ordering. |
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Sanborn Fire Insurance MapsThe Sanborn Maps are large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Use these maps to locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods, to study the growth of towns and cities, and to study the impact of new developments. |
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What's the Point?This resource is designed to help users identify flint artifacts, which are some of the most enduring legacies of prehistoric peoples. |