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Allen Public Library
Online Resources by Topic
History Databases
An Allen Public Library card is needed to access these resources. Don't have a library card? View requirements and sign up. Questions? Contact the Reference Desk at 214.509.4905.
Texas Refence Center
A collection of journals and books about Texas and Texans with topics including the State's history, its ethnic and cultural diversity, literature, public health, business, leisure, and more.
Bibliography of Native
North Americans
A bibliographic database that covers the culture, history and daily life of native North Americans. Research the contributions, struggles, and issues of North Americans indigenous peoples.
Texas Digital Sanborn Maps
Provides digital access to more than 660,000 large-scale maps of over 12,000 American towns and cities. Available through the TexShare Databases. Call 214.509.4905 to obtain the password.
Combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized versions of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History Collection and other valuable content. Available through the TexShare Databases. Call 214.509.4905 to obtain the password.
General Genealogy Sites
Cyndi's List - An extensive collection of genealogy-related websites
FamilySearch - From the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
One Great Family claims to be the world's largest online family tree
USGenweb
Other Genealogy Sites
Archives.gov (NARA)- The National Archives
Fold3 - A site powered by Ancestry focusing on historical military records. Account creation is required, both free and paid options are available.
Genealogy Bank - A news bank pulling from over 3700 historical newspapers to provide information on American families from 1690 to today. The sites' focus is on obituaries (back to 1977) and death records.
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