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The Indiana Room
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Indiana State Archives Digital Collections
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| The Indiana State Archives is a treasure trove of genealogical information. Take a look at the ISA's online digital collections to see what you can find. Best of all: it's completely free!! |
Have you lived in Guilford Township all or most of your life, or have you moved to the area recently?
Either way, you'll find the library's Local and Indiana Information Department has a lot to offer! Among the department's holdings and services:
- Local histories (Yes, there are copies you may check out to read at home!)
- Family history/genealogy information – "how to" and information about local families
- Information about the Hoosier state: its history, geography, natural features, etc.
- Biographies of famous Hoosiers (David Letterman, Benjamin Harrison, Twyla Tharp, Jane Pauley, Ernie Pyle, Cole Porter, James Whitcomb Riley, Dan Quayle ...)
- Books by authors who are from Indiana, including Plainfield and Hendricks County
- How-to information about house styles, restoration and historic preservation
- Indiana-related programs which can enlighten you on many topics, such as an Antiques Roadshow-style program with a local auctioneer, various historical topics, or information on what kind of perennials are right to plant in this part of Indiana.
- Searchable databases for local deaths, marriages, and other useful family history information.
- There are over 18,000 books in the Indiana local history/genealogy collection and all are available through the library's online catalog.
- Much more – ask us!
Our webpage is a treasure trove of information, too:
- Check out the local weather
- Look at Plainfield town meeting reports
- Find phone number contacts for local organizations
- See what new books you can check out from the Indiana Circulating collection
- Check dealers' websites for rare and out-of-print books
- Look for materials in the library's online catalog
- Use HeritageQuest to research your family's history (in-library use only)
- ... and lots more!
Questions? Contact us! askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net
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