Research Databases

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List of research database titles, descriptions and links
Image	Description
	African American Heritage Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research. Use this resource
	Ancestry Library Edition* Trace your genealogy using historical records; U.S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. Must be accessed inside the Louisville Public Library. Use this resource
	Digital Public Library of America Historic digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Ohio and more. The DPLA portal to photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials from across the country is a great starting place for your local history and genealogy reference. Use this resource
	Fold3 Military Records Library Edition A premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents. Use this resource
	HeritageQuest Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy. Use this resource
	Ohio Web Library Includes African American Heritage; American and English full text literature collections; Biography Reference Bank; Business Source Premier; EBSCOhost academic research; Gale in Context; HeritageQuest; Literary reference Center; Oxford Research Encyclopedias; World Book Online, and more! Use this resource
	Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Find large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods. Study the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of new development Use this resource