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Author:
Ahmed Johnson, Reference Librarian, Local History and Genealogy Section
Created: March 2, 2024
Last Updated: May 30, 2024
To find additional library materials on this topic, use authorized subject headings to browse in in the Library of Congress Online Catalog. Suggested linked subject browses are listed below:
Also try searching by town or county name to see a list of subject headings for matching communities, such as:
The following selected titles link to fuller bibliographic information in the Library of Congress Online Catalog. Links to additional online content are included when available.
Journals provide a scholarly perspective on a wide range of topics. Look for communities, events, families, and themes relevant to your ancestors time, place, and activities.
Statewide guidebooks explain the variety and importance of land records to local history and genealogical research.
The Library's manuscript collections include original documents that may pertain to particular families or communities. These records also provide important historical context about the times and places in which our ancestors lived.