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Our mission is to empower your genealogical journey with an extensive array of print materials, digital archives, expertly curated collections, and knowledgeable staff.
Our databases form a cornerstone of the exceptional research experience offered by The Genealogy Center, integrating diverse resources to support every aspect of your ancestry exploration.
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Ancestry.com
Uncover your lineage through Ancestry.com, the globe's foremost family history platform, featuring extensive census archives, passenger manifests, and region-specific collections to help you map out your family tree.
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Historical Newspapers Collection
Accessible Archives African American NewspapersDelve into a rich repository of 19th-century African-American newspapers, offering a window into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of Black communities across America.
African American GatewayDiscover a robust gateway to African American heritage, encompassing resources from the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, alongside curated bibliographies from The Genealogy Center.
African American HeritageImmerse yourself in essential collections featuring original records, AfriGeneas social networking, and Black Genesis—a comprehensive methodological resource guide.
African American Historical NewspapersAccess a trove of nine significant African-American newspapers, chronicling pivotal moments and everyday experiences from 1931 to 2005.
African American Historical Serials CollectionExplore periodicals documenting African-American religious and cultural life from 1829 to 1922, including newspapers, magazines, and organizational records.
Allen County, Indiana ResourcesAccess indexes to local obituaries, marriage records, and other county archives, along with African-American historical materials and visual collections from the Firefighter Collection.
AmericanAncestors.orgAccess the New England Historic Genealogical Society’s vast collection, featuring searchable databases, library holdings, and publications focused on New England and early American genealogy.
Archives Unbound: Evangelism in AfricaAccess records from the Presbyterian Church’s Board of Foreign Missions (1835–1910), highlighting educational, medical, and religious initiatives in Africa.
Archives Unbound: The Civil WarExplore regimental histories and personal narratives from the Civil War era, capturing the multifaceted aspects of military and civilian life.
ArkivDigitalAccess Swedish church and civil records, among other Scandinavian historical documents, maintained by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library.
Japanese-American Internment RecordsReview daily life and administrative details from Japanese-American relocation camps during WWII through periodicals and rosters.
Japanese-American Relocation Camp NewspapersExamine the lived realities of Japanese-American internees via periodicals published within camp confines.
Japanese-American Relocation CentersStudy accountability rosters and personal histories from World War II-era internment facilities.
Jewish Life in AmericaInvestigate Jewish communal history in America from the 17th century through the mid-20th century using digitized archives and scholarly resources.
American Hebrew and Jewish MessengerAccess periodical coverage of Jewish life, politics, and events from 1857 to 1922.
American IsraeliteRead firsthand accounts of Jewish American political and societal developments spanning 1854–2000.
Jewish AdvocateExplore Jewish advocacy and community perspectives from 1905 to 1990.
Jewish ExponentReview Jewish American life and issues from 1887 to 1990 through this influential periodical.
Microtext CatalogBrowse searchable listings of microfilm and microfiche records available at The Genealogy Center.
My China RootsTrace Chinese diaspora histories with access to family books, business directories, census data, and more spanning North America and Asia.
MyHeritageNavigate billions of global records—including census, immigration, and military data—across North America and beyond.
Newspaper ArchiveSearch historic newspapers from all 50 U.S. states and 47 countries, dating back to the 1600s.
Newspapers.comUncover ancestral stories through over 3,100 historical newspapers from multiple continents.
Our Military HeritageDiscover archival images, rosters, and service records documenting military engagements from colonial times to modern conflicts.
Periodical Source Index (PERSI)Leverage PERSI’s extensive index of North American and European genealogical and local history journals.
Slavery and Anti-Slavery ArchiveAccess rare documents on slavery, abolition, and emancipation from around the world.
USC Shoah Foundation Visual History ArchiveEngage with survivor testimonies and historical documentation of genocide and mass violence.
Vintage Aerial Library EditionExplore millions of aerial photographs charting rural American landscapes from the 1960s through early 2000s.
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Phone: 260-421-1225
Email: Genealogy@ACPL.Info
The Genealogy Center
Allen County Public Library
P. O. Box 2270
Fort Wayne, IN 46801
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