Birmingham Public Library’s Genealogy Research Heaven

The Birmingham Public Library is a great resource for those searching for Alabama ancestors. Learn more about the records stored in this lovely historic building.

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War of 1812 Bicentennial: Genealogy Resources

Two hundred years ago June 18, President James Madison signed the United States' war declaration against Great Britain, starting the War of 1812. Contributing to the declaration were British impediments to American trade with France, the impressment of American merchant sailors into Britain's Royal Navy, and Britain's support of American...

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NARA’s Secret History of Lamination Premium

Now an archival no-no, laminating historical documents was the National Archives’ go-to preservation strategy for decades.

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If you’ve had little exposure to online photo sharing and storage, our guide to four top sites will get you wound up.

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History in Shambles Premium

When the Stadtarchiv Köln—City Archive of Cologne, Germany—collapsed March 3, two people died, surrounding buildings were irretrievably damaged and more than a thousand years of records were buried in rubble.   The 38-year-old archive building contained 65,000 documents, the oldest dating to 922. Holdings—more than...

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Preserving Memories: Old Toys Premium

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Keep your clan’s keepsakes healthy for future generations. Our preservation doctor writes prescriptions for treating 10 types of heirlooms.

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