by Janice Schultz, Genealogy Librarian
This article is the first in an occasional series of posts about great genealogical libraries across the country.
The Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, Missouri, part of the Mid-Continent Public Library System, opened its doors to researchers on June 21, 2008. The Center had formerly been located in a 12,000-square-foot building in [...]
By Carolyn L. Barkley
I’ve written recently about the value of manuscript research and provided tips on African-American genealogical research. One major resource series, Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations from the Revolution Through the Civil War, links the two topics and spotlights a major resource for anyone researching Southern roots. This microform collection brings together fourteen [...]
By Carolyn L. Barkley
Over thirty years have passed since Alex Haley’s Roots captured the imagination of the nation and helped fuel an explosion of interest in genealogical research. During the intervening years, thousands of individuals have begun the journey to discover their past. As they have added to their knowledge, the genealogy “industry” has added [...]
By Carolyn L. Barkley
I have often viewed royal lineage research with more than a little skepticism. As a newly-elected genealogical society president, I can remember inviting visitors to a society monthly meeting to introduce themselves and tell a bit about the focus of their research. A man stood up, identified himself, and told us that [...]