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Memory Lab

The Memory Lab, consisting of two dedicated rooms, located in the Emerson History and Genealogy Center on the 2nd floor of the Clark Family Branch is a do-it-yourself digitization space where you can convert your memories into digital format. 

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Scope of Collection

Items chosen for the collection are evaluated for their genealogical or historical content and their practical long-term value for preservation and access.

North American resources include thirty-two US states, Canada, and Mexico as well as a vast number of published family histories.

European coverage includes resources for Northern, Western, Southern and Central Europe. The collection is nationally known for the acquisition, preservation, and access to the following unique resources:

  • Heimatbucher
  • Victoria County Histories
  • Parish and Memorial Transcriptions

Research Areas of Interest

Featured Resources

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Ancestry Library Edition

Get access to a large number of databases of interest to genealogists and historians. In library use only.

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Newspapers.com

Database offering more than 10,000 digitized newspaper titles for the U.S., Canada, Australia, Ireland, the British Isles and Panama.

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Subscription Database

Fold3

Provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of the men and women who served. Library card required to use.

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HistoryGeo

HistoryGeo provides a searchable database of 12.3 million names connected to land ownership maps covering the 29 public land states and Texas.

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Upcoming Genealogy Events

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May

13

Hybrid Program: Basic Conservation and Cleaning of Grave Markers

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Evening Programs (after 5:00 p.m.), Genealogy Programs, Virtual Programs

May

15

Genealogy @ Grant's View

Thursday, May 15, 2025
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Genealogy Programs

May

19

Virtual Program: Was My William Smith in the Civil War?

Monday, May 19, 2025
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Virtual
Evening Programs (after 5:00 p.m.), Genealogy Programs, Virtual Programs