History
History
History
African American Heritage »
A digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
Akron Beacon Journal »
Founded in 1839, the Akron Beacon Journal is a four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that serves readers in Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties. Read the Akron Beacon Journal from today or search past editions going back to 1984.
Ancestry: Library Edition »
Access thousands of genealogical databases including Census and Vital Records, birth, marriage and death notices, the Social Security Death Index, Passenger lists and naturalizations, Military and Holocaust Records, City Directories, New York Emigrant Savings Bank records, and African American and Native American Records.
Only available at our six branches while using a Library computer.
Cleveland Necrology File, The »
The Cleveland Necrology File & News Index contains local cemetery records and newspaper death notices published in the following newspapers: The Plain Dealer (1850-1975), The Cleveland Herald (1833, 1847-1848, 1876, 1878-1879), and The Cleveland Press (1941-1975).
CultureGrams »
CultureGrams includes reports detailing the history, daily life, and customs of world cultures. Each report typically includes a regional overview, national anthem audio file, maps, statistics, photographs, biographies of well-known people, and a recipe collection.
Fold3 History & Genealogy Archives »
Fold3 consists of over 50 million pages of historical documents; census records from 1860 and 1930; documents relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, and U.S. Presidents; historical newspapers; naturalization documents; Matthew Brady Civil War photos; city directories; etc.
HeritageHub »
HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States.
Heritage Quest »
Use Heritage Quest to access selected U.S. Federal Census Records (1790–1930); thousands of family and local history books; and search a comprehensive subject index of over 1.6 million genealogy and local history articles.
MyHeritage Library Edition »
MyHeritage Library Edition provides billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
News-Herald, The »
Explore Lake County history through local news, events, and people with the News-Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages and full-text articles.
Ohio Death Records Index Search »
Provided by the Ohio History Connection Archives & Library, the Ohio Death Records Index Search contains searchable death certificates of persons that have died in Ohio from 1908-1970.
Ohio History Connection »
From automobiles to wedding gowns, the Ohio History Connection’s collection documents both the ordinary and extraordinary stories of Ohioans. Search the archives and museum databases for books, serials, pamphlets, maps, and newspapers.
Ohio Memory »
Ohio Memory is a collaborative statewide digital library program of the Ohio History Connection and the State Library of Ohio, where users can explore a wide range of digital content from over 390 cultural heritage institutions representing all 88 of Ohio’s counties.
Ohio Obituary Index (Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center) »
Access an index of over 3,500,000 obituaries, death & marriage notices, and other sources from Ohio from the 1810s to the present day.
Plain Dealer Current & Historical Collection, The »
Explore Cleveland history with the Plain Dealer Current & Historical collection. Search current and archived issues, from 1845 to today, with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.
Religion & Philosophy Collection »
This collection provides more than 200 full-text journals and over 160 peer-reviewed journals and magazines for theology and philosophy research. Topics include world religions, religious history, political philosophy and philosophy of language.
Very Short Introductions »
Provides concise introductions on a diverse range of subject areas, including ancient warfare, climate change, game theory, Islamic history, privacy, and racism.
History
History
African American Heritage »
A digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
Akron Beacon Journal »
Founded in 1839, the Akron Beacon Journal is a four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that serves readers in Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties. Read the Akron Beacon Journal from today or search past editions going back to 1984.
Ancestry: Library Edition »
Access thousands of genealogical databases including Census and Vital Records, birth, marriage and death notices, the Social Security Death Index, Passenger lists and naturalizations, Military and Holocaust Records, City Directories, New York Emigrant Savings Bank records, and African American and Native American Records.
Only available at our six branches while using a Library computer.
Cleveland Necrology File, The »
The Cleveland Necrology File & News Index contains local cemetery records and newspaper death notices published in the following newspapers: The Plain Dealer (1850-1975), The Cleveland Herald (1833, 1847-1848, 1876, 1878-1879), and The Cleveland Press (1941-1975).
CultureGrams »
CultureGrams includes reports detailing the history, daily life, and customs of world cultures. Each report typically includes a regional overview, national anthem audio file, maps, statistics, photographs, biographies of well-known people, and a recipe collection.
Fold3 History & Genealogy Archives »
Fold3 consists of over 50 million pages of historical documents; census records from 1860 and 1930; documents relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, and U.S. Presidents; historical newspapers; naturalization documents; Matthew Brady Civil War photos; city directories; etc.
HeritageHub »
HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States.
Heritage Quest »
Use Heritage Quest to access selected U.S. Federal Census Records (1790–1930); thousands of family and local history books; and search a comprehensive subject index of over 1.6 million genealogy and local history articles.
MyHeritage Library Edition »
MyHeritage Library Edition provides billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
News-Herald, The »
Explore Lake County history through local news, events, and people with the News-Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages and full-text articles.
Ohio Death Records Index Search »
Provided by the Ohio History Connection Archives & Library, the Ohio Death Records Index Search contains searchable death certificates of persons that have died in Ohio from 1908-1970.
Ohio History Connection »
From automobiles to wedding gowns, the Ohio History Connection’s collection documents both the ordinary and extraordinary stories of Ohioans. Search the archives and museum databases for books, serials, pamphlets, maps, and newspapers.
Ohio Memory »
Ohio Memory is a collaborative statewide digital library program of the Ohio History Connection and the State Library of Ohio, where users can explore a wide range of digital content from over 390 cultural heritage institutions representing all 88 of Ohio’s counties.
Ohio Obituary Index (Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center) »
Access an index of over 3,500,000 obituaries, death & marriage notices, and other sources from Ohio from the 1810s to the present day.
Plain Dealer Current & Historical Collection, The »
Explore Cleveland history with the Plain Dealer Current & Historical collection. Search current and archived issues, from 1845 to today, with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.
Religion & Philosophy Collection »
This collection provides more than 200 full-text journals and over 160 peer-reviewed journals and magazines for theology and philosophy research. Topics include world religions, religious history, political philosophy and philosophy of language.
Very Short Introductions »
Provides concise introductions on a diverse range of subject areas, including ancient warfare, climate change, game theory, Islamic history, privacy, and racism.
History
History
African American Heritage »
A digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
Akron Beacon Journal »
Founded in 1839, the Akron Beacon Journal is a four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that serves readers in Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties. Read the Akron Beacon Journal from today or search past editions going back to 1984.
Ancestry: Library Edition »
Access thousands of genealogical databases including Census and Vital Records, birth, marriage and death notices, the Social Security Death Index, Passenger lists and naturalizations, Military and Holocaust Records, City Directories, New York Emigrant Savings Bank records, and African American and Native American Records.
Only available at our six branches while using a Library computer.
Cleveland Necrology File, The »
The Cleveland Necrology File & News Index contains local cemetery records and newspaper death notices published in the following newspapers: The Plain Dealer (1850-1975), The Cleveland Herald (1833, 1847-1848, 1876, 1878-1879), and The Cleveland Press (1941-1975).
CultureGrams »
CultureGrams includes reports detailing the history, daily life, and customs of world cultures. Each report typically includes a regional overview, national anthem audio file, maps, statistics, photographs, biographies of well-known people, and a recipe collection.
Fold3 History & Genealogy Archives »
Fold3 consists of over 50 million pages of historical documents; census records from 1860 and 1930; documents relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, and U.S. Presidents; historical newspapers; naturalization documents; Matthew Brady Civil War photos; city directories; etc.
HeritageHub »
HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States.
Heritage Quest »
Use Heritage Quest to access selected U.S. Federal Census Records (1790–1930); thousands of family and local history books; and search a comprehensive subject index of over 1.6 million genealogy and local history articles.
MyHeritage Library Edition »
MyHeritage Library Edition provides billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
News-Herald, The »
Explore Lake County history through local news, events, and people with the News-Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages and full-text articles.
Ohio Death Records Index Search »
Provided by the Ohio History Connection Archives & Library, the Ohio Death Records Index Search contains searchable death certificates of persons that have died in Ohio from 1908-1970.
Ohio History Connection »
From automobiles to wedding gowns, the Ohio History Connection’s collection documents both the ordinary and extraordinary stories of Ohioans. Search the archives and museum databases for books, serials, pamphlets, maps, and newspapers.
Ohio Memory »
Ohio Memory is a collaborative statewide digital library program of the Ohio History Connection and the State Library of Ohio, where users can explore a wide range of digital content from over 390 cultural heritage institutions representing all 88 of Ohio’s counties.
Ohio Obituary Index (Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center) »
Access an index of over 3,500,000 obituaries, death & marriage notices, and other sources from Ohio from the 1810s to the present day.
Plain Dealer Current & Historical Collection, The »
Explore Cleveland history with the Plain Dealer Current & Historical collection. Search current and archived issues, from 1845 to today, with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.
Religion & Philosophy Collection »
This collection provides more than 200 full-text journals and over 160 peer-reviewed journals and magazines for theology and philosophy research. Topics include world religions, religious history, political philosophy and philosophy of language.
Very Short Introductions »
Provides concise introductions on a diverse range of subject areas, including ancient warfare, climate change, game theory, Islamic history, privacy, and racism.