Genealogical Research: Web Links

The Atlas presents in maps and text complete data about the creation and all subsequent changes (dated to the day) in the size, shape, and location of every county in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia. It also includes non-county areas, unsuccessful authorizations for new counties, changes in county names and organization, and the temporary attachments of non-county areas and unorganized counties to fully functioning counties.

German language newspaper published in Davenport (digitized 1862-1865)

German language newspaper published in Davenport (digitized 1917-1918)

Weekly newspaper published in Davenport, Iowa starting in 1883. Good source for obituaries of Catholic Ancestors.

"IAGenWeb is part of the USGenWeb Project, a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. The Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free access for everyone."

Update to Published book SC 977.7 Iow

PERSI is the premier subject index for genealogy and local history periodicals, and is produced by the staff of The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library. Using this valuable resource provides citations to readily-available periodical sources.

The Museum's three-dimensional collections at the Research Center cover a wide spectrum of material culture of the region's history starting with its indigenous inhabitants to present day objects. These collections include Native American objects, transportation equipment, clothing and accessories, firearms, military memorabilia, tools and equipment, pioneer artifacts, furniture, radios, office equipment, appliances, dishes and cookware, photographic equipment, toys, and Sioux City related artifacts.

Manuscript collections or archival materials in the Research Center include newspaper articles, obituaries, personal papers, business papers, books, blueprints, maps, oral history interviews, scrapbooks, diaries, photographs, and many other types of media. Subjects range from people to businesses to events regarding Sioux City and the region.