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The Historical Genealogy Department shares fresh insights, upcoming events, and valuable resources for researchers. Explore new collections, attend workshops, and plan for the upcoming Federation of Genealogical Societies conference.
Don't miss the February program--Flickr presentation on February 27th, featuring tips on using Flickr for genealogical documentation. Register to attend at the Main Library's Meeting Room A.
Learn preservation techniques in the "Caring for Your Family Archives" guide from the National Archives. Access the full guide at www.archives.gov/preservation/family-archives/index.html.
Mark your calendar for the ACGSI Refreshments on February 14th, featuring a talk on early postal history by John B. Kalb. Contact Katie Bloom for details.
Navigate to the library easily with directions from MapQuest: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=900%20Webster%20St%20Fort%20Wayne%20IN%2046802&country=US&geodiff=1 >From the South Exit Interstate 69 at exit 102. Drive east on Jefferson Boulevard into downtown. Turn left on Ewing Street. The Library is one block north, at Ewing Street and Washington Boulevard. Using US 27: US 27 turns into Lafayette Street. Drive north into downtown. Turn left at Washington Boulevard and go five blocks. The Library will be on the right. >From the North Exit Interstate 69 at exit 112. Drive south on Coldwater Road, which merges into Clinton Street. Continue south on Clinton to Washington Boulevard. Turn right on Washington and go three blocks. The Library will be on the right. >From the West Using US 30: Drive into town on US 30. US 30 turns into Goshen Road. Coming up to an angled street (State Street.) make an angled left turn. Turn right on Wells Street. Go south on Wells to Wayne Street. Turn left on Wayne Street. The Library will be in the second block on the right. Using US 24: After crossing under Interstate 69, follow the same directions as from the South. >From the East Follow US 30/then 930 into and through New Haven, under an overpass into downtown Fort Wayne. You will be on Washington Blvd. when you get into downtown. Library Plaza will be on the right.
Parking options include underground spaces off Wayne Street and lots at Washington and Webster, and Wayne and Webster. Fees apply; check the library website for current rates and passes.
For research assistance, contact the Historical Genealogy Department at (260) 421-1225 or email Genealogy@ACPL.Info. General inquiries can be sent via the provided email link.
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