Research Databases

A groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research.

This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.

(at-home use for a limited time) U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

The Cleveland Necrology File contains local cemetery records and newspaper death notices for the following years: 1833, 1847-1848, 1850-1975. A more complete description of the file's contents can be found in the about section of the database. For necrology information after 1975, please use the Cleveland News Index

The Web's Premier Collection of Military Records from Rev War to WWII. Historic war records. 

U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more.

Great for research or Genealogy.

Includes these Historical Newspapers:
Christian Science Monitor (1908-1998)
Los Angeles Times (1881-1988) 
The New York Times (1851-2008) with Index (1851-1993)
Wall St. Journal (1889-1994) 
Washington Post (1877-1995)

Historical maps of Ohio cities

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