Posts in February 15, 2025

Is the local library always a regular part of your research? It doesn’t matter how long your person of interest lived in a certain locality, it’s possible that a library (or their special collections department) has something that could help you with your research. It doesn’t hurt to look at their website or even reach out to their staff with questions. Just tell them as much as you know about the person who lived in their area—but be succinct when doing so and focus on details that might help them determine if they have special collections or materials that could help you. This includes: education, type of work they did, religious affiliation, ethnic background, etc. They do not need to read three paragraphs about how long you have […]