
Search early American newspapers from all 50 states published across three centuries. America's Historical Newspapers (formerly Early American Newspapers, Series I 1690-1876).*Chrome browser not supported.Īvailable To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card. Includes the Philadelphia Tribune, Philadelphia Magazine, and 30 other Philadelphia-area news sources. Among their many resources, they have the old Philadelphia Bulletin fully indexed.Įxplore events and issues at the local, national, and international levels from over 9,000 news sources. They also maintain marriage licenses dating back to October 1885.Ī great source for local history. This is the caretaker of Philadelphia orphan information. This department provides access to city records such as property information and police and fire reports. Provides access to city documents dating back to the founding of the city in 1683. Research center for Pennsylvania history. Get access to birth, marriage and death records. Pennsylvania Department of Vital Records.This center provides access to a host of Federal records such as military pension data. National Archives - Mid-Atlantic Branch.One of the best places in the Philadelphia area for genealogical research. Library of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphiaĭedicated to Jewish genealogical research.Free Library of Philadelphia Digital Map CollectionĪ large selection of maps and atlases dating back to 1843.Family History Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsĬomprehensive materials for anyone interested in their family history.


Other resources include Catholic newspapers, parish histories and manuscripts published mainly between 18. Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of PhiladelphiaĬontains Catholic marriage and baptismal registers before the year 1900.
