Historical Records

The books and documents in this collection contain vital records, along with details of the day-to-day activities in your ancestors' lives. The information is carefully transcribed by hand, and verified for accuracy, from original documents mostly published between 1830 and 1930 -- including Masonic rosters, rural school and college catalogues, vintage telephone directories, insurance claims, tax records, church catalogues, railroad seniority rosters, fraternal group and business association memberships, farm directories and all sorts of clubs and societies!

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  • Topton Lutheran Orphans' Home 1897-1922
  • Chicago Old People's Home 1896 Report
  • Maryland Masonic Homes 1936-1937 Report
  • Federal Bowling Club 1920 Welcome Home Party Menu
  • Ephrata Borough High 1932 Commencement
  • Nokomis Household Science Club 1912 Program
  • Schissler College 1896 Commencement
  • Thayer Street Grammar School 1897 Graduation
  • North Dakota State School of Science 1918 Catalogue
  • Kittanning Insurance Company 1881 Statement
  • Mount Pleasant Fire Department 1938 Memorial Service
  • American Air Mail Society 1960 Membership Roster
  • National Horse Shoers Protective Association 1897 Calendar
  • New York Hospital 1889 Report
  • Hartford Hospital 1897 Report
  • Manhattan Symphony Orchestra 1932-1933 Program
     
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