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Special Collections

Headquarters Branch • 1640 So. Lindbergh Blvd. • St. Louis, MO 63131

314.994.3300 ext 208 • scollections@slcl.org

Local History & Genealogy

caution sign If you are planning on coming to Special Collections on or after January 2, 2008, be aware that Highway 40/Interstate 64, just 2 blocks north of the Headquarters building, is closed for construction. For more information, see http://www.thenewi64.org.

The collection contains library holdings of the St. Louis Genealogical Society and the National Genealogical Society in addition to the genealogical and local history materials of the St. Louis County Library.

Tours

Tours of Special Collections are offered at 10:30 a.m. on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of each month. Come to the Reference Desk in the department. No reservations are needed. Since the tour includes two other floors, an elevator is available if needed.

The Missouri State Archives Death Certificate Database is now online and consists of over two million individual death certificates from 1910-1957.

Indexes

Online indexes relating to St. Louis and Missouri ancestors have been produced by volunteers and staff of Special Collections. These ongoing indexing projects cover records such as church, naturalization, birth, newspaper, and Missouri's U.S. Colored Troops. More...

Online Databases: Genealogy
A wide range of information for genealogists is available through online databases accessible in Special Collections and at all St. Louis County Library branches. When available, REMOTE ACCESS requires a valid St. Louis County Library card and residence within the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.

National Genealogical Society Book Loan Collection

St. Louis County Library Partners with the National Genealogical Society [Press Release]
Interlibrary Loan Procedures for NGS Book Loan Collection
Slide Show

Security Proceduress
Personal items are no longer allowed in the department. Please read the new security policy.

Research Guidelines & Procedures

Hours & Location
Hours and how to find the department, both in the St. Louis area and in the Headquarters building.

1930 Federal Census
List of SC holdings, finding aids and links to 1930 websites.

Doing St. Louis Research?

Special Collections has published the Guide to St. Louis Catholic Archdiocesan Parish Records which is available for sale. This is a major finding aid for researchers with Catholic ancestors in St. Louis City or County, or in 9 surrounding Missouri counties.

Julius K. Hunter & Friends African American Research Collection
Julius K. Hunter collaborated with St. Louis Genealogical Society and St. Louis County Library to acquire a collection of premier African American resources. Come and make use of this wonderful collection!

Genealogical Presentations
Calendar of upcoming presentations by Special Collections or the St. Louis Genealogical Society

Major Additions
Find out about new additions to the genealogical collection. See digitized examples of documents from some microfilm sets.

Finding Aids
Research guides produced to help researchers more effectively use the genealogical holdings in the Special Collections Department including major microfilm/microfiche holdings and more . . .

CD-ROMs
Over 200 CDs are now available for patron use on Special Collections' public access computers. Browse lists by title and CD number.

Ordering LDS Microfilm
Microfilm from the Latter-day Saints' Family History Library can now be ordered through Special Collections.

Cassette Audio Tapes
Sound recordings from major genealogical conference presentationss
[Note: The audio tapes are not located in Special Collections.]

FAQ
Questions frequently asked in the Special Collections Department and their answers.

Planning a Visit to Special Collections?
Read one patron's suggestions for making the most of a visit to our department.

Genealogical Links
A collection of other Internet web sites helpful to genealogical researchers.

Modified: 21 April 2008