Genealogy & Local History

Scanned archives of the Post-Dispatch back to 2008.

Designed for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans. Easily discoverable materials are ideal for assignments and special projects focused on U.S. Black history.

Available inside any Library branch. Online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research. The database includes the digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 forward, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, and Passenger and Immigration Lists Index.

Collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid-1900’s, and original obituary images.

Documents the history of African American religious life and culture between 1829 and 1922. Includes newspapers and magazines, plus reports from African American religious organizations.

A digital library that aggregates data for millions of books, photographs, films, and more from institutions across the United States.