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.
What's New in Genealogy
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Digital Archives
Monday , Mar 11, 2024
New Family History Books
Monday , Sep 18, 2023
Items chosen for the collection are evaluated for their genealogical or historical content and their practical long-term value for preservation and access.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:
Research Areas of Interest
St. Louis Genealogy & Local History
North American Genealogy
German Genealogy
Norwegian Genealogy
Denominational Records
American Civil War
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.
Newspapers.com
Database offering more than 10,000 digitized newspaper titles for the U.S., Canada, Australia, Ireland, the British Isles and Panama.
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.
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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Memory Lab
Oral History Kits
Scanning Kits
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Capture Your Personal History
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Starting Your Genealogical Journey at the National Archives at St. Louis
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