The Milford Public Library has greatly increased the usability of an important research resource by digitizing its collection of local newspapers. The new products, replacing the old, original microfilm, are not available on the web, so e-copies must be used on a computer workstation at the library. The town on the line between Kent and Sussex counties…
Category: Research Resources
Large Collection of Online Historic Delaware Maps Help Researchers
Part of the 1859 Map of Kent County Delaware (French), showing Leipsic. Source: Library of Congress Over the past several years there has been an enormous increase in the number of historical maps that are available online. These digital, on-demand collections are a great aid for those seeking to understand the past, whether it is for…
Newly Launched Newspaper Search Engine Focuses on Searching Historical Papers.
Efficiencies for researchers continue evolving at a rapid pace as important resources are digitized, allowing the materials to move beyond the confines of libraries, historical societies, and archives. These open sourced, easily accessible collections on the web, greatly enhance our ability to study the past, as often untapped materials are available on-demand from a classroom,…
Online Historical Maps of Harford County
Over the past several years there has been an enormous increase in the number of historical maps that are available online. These digital collections are a great aid for those of us seeking to understand the past, whether it is for a scholarly investigation, local history study, or genealogy project. While the maps, many centuries…