Online Resources for ResearchThis section of my website provides links to digital repositories which have richly organized information and provide access to collections of quality resources for family and local history research. Divided into major regions on the Delmarva Peninsula and the mid-Atlantic select the appropriate section to find some of the e-materials I find helpful.
On each page you will find major topical headings to guide your review of resources. Sub-sections are eBooks, genealogy, photos, maps, newspapers, and property research. Or go to my homepage for additional information about my work and services by clicking the "go to homepage link above." |
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Research Resources for Genealogical & Local History Research
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General Resources
General Search EnginesHathi Trust Digital Library -- A partnership of academic & research institutions offeirng a collection of millions of titles digitized from libraries around the world. Digital Public Library of America -- The DPLA is a discovery tool or union catalog for public domain content held by the nation's archives, libraries, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions Elephind -- The goal of Elephind is to make it possible to search all the world's online historic newspapers from one place. Google Books - A service from Google, which searches the full text of books and magazines that Google has scanned Internet Archive -- A non-profit digital library offering free universal access to books, movies, music and archives web pages. NewspapersChronicling America: Historic American Newspapers - DE Papers - Library of Congress Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers - MD Papers Delaware County PA Newspapers - A service of the Delaware County Library, You must register with www.newspaperarchive.com to use the site, but registration to access those county papers is free. Digital Online Newspapers from the Maryland Archives Atlas of the Historical Geography of the U.S. Books
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Genealogy SitesFamily Search -- This vast online repository is a most valuable resource. It actively gathers, preserves and shares genealogical records worldwide and patrons my freely access resources and services online. Maryland Death Records Online (1898 - 1944) Maryland Marriage Records Maps OnlineAtlas of the Historical Geography of the U.S. Aerial Maps of the U.S. Coast, Survey's Historical Map & Chart Collection - Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Library - A range of helpful Maryland county taps, including aerial, topographic, and more. Library of Congress - Maps Maryland Map, J. H. Coton, 1855, -- From the Maryland State Archives, this is a high quality expandable product National Map: Historical Topographic Maps Old Maps Online – An easy to use portal to online maps from some of the world’s best research libraries. These repositories have excellent maps of Maryland, Delaware, and other nearby points. Weather Maps -- Daily weather maps from NOAA beginning Jan. 1, 1871 Old House & Property ResearchDE- Kent County Online Map DE -- New Castle County GIS Map Viewer -- You may look up a variety of map layers including aerial photos and property transactions DE - Sussex County Online Map MD Property Assessments Online - This is a state of Maryland Site containing online property assessment data, a good place to start. MD Inventory of Historic Properties -- Contains the recordations for sites on the Maryland register. MEDUSA - Maryland's culture resource information system. This is the Maryland Historical Trust's map, which provides access to the inventory of historic properties. MD Land Records Online - Digital images of MD land records. This free site requires registration |
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