Genealogy Resources

African American Heritage Resources
Access a collection of African American history and culture resources, including library databases, personal narratives, historical content, and research guides.
Website Access

American Press collection
Browse full-page newspaper editions from 2022 onward and searchable archives back to 2002. Note: Sunday and Monday editions are no longer printed. Recent editions may be delayed. Powered by NewsBank.
Website Access

Ancestry Library Edition
Explore your family history with a library edition of Ancestry®, featuring census, vital, immigration, military, and court records, along with photos, maps, and family histories. 
In-Library Website Access

Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Explore biographical records spanning all eras and locations worldwide. A library card is required for remote access.
Website Access

Fold3 Library Edition
Explore military records, photos, yearbooks, personal documents, war stories, and memorial collections honoring those who served.
In-Library Website Access or Outside Library Website Access

Heritage Hub
Discover over 200 years of U.S. obituaries, including hard-to-find records from the 1940s–1960s. Search multiple sources at once with the A–Z Source List. Remote access requires a library card.
Website Access

HeritageQuest
Explore a wide range of genealogy resources, including census, immigration, vital, military, and city records, family histories, and more. Discover specialized collections such as the U.S. Indian Census Rolls, Freedman's Bank Records, Agricultural and Mortality Schedules, and historical census maps. Remote access requires a library card.
In-Library Website Access or Outside Library Website Access

HistoryGeo.com
Research genealogy, history, geography, property records, and local history through interactive maps and historical atlases. Explore the First Landowners Project, Antique Maps Collection, and Place Finder + Topos to trace people, places, and land ownership over time. Note: Colonial properties are not included.
In-Library Website Access

Newsbank Collection
Stay informed with local, regional, and national news from trusted sources, including the American Press Collection, Southwest Daily News, The Times-Picayune, USA Today Collection, and more. Explore articles, audio, video, transcripts, and historical coverage dating back to the 1970s. Also includes HeritageHub, featuring one of the nation’s largest collections of newspaper obituaries and death notices. Remote access requires a library card.
Website Access

Newspapers.com, by Ancestry
Explore historical newspapers from the U.S. and beyond, with access based on each publication’s available archives. [Powered by Newspapers.com™ by Ancestry® and ProQuest]
Website Access

NewspaperArchive
Explore family history, genealogy, and historical events through one of the world’s largest online newspaper archives.
In-Library Website Access

Southwest Daily News (archives)
Explore text-only newspaper archives from 2001–2023 with 24/7 access on any device. For current issues, use the American Press collection and select the image format. Look for specific papers near the end of each edition. Available 24/7 on any device. Remote access requires a library card.
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