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Oshtemo Township

Buckhout School

Location: District #5 – northwest corner of 2nd Street and H Avenue. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by Wm. C. Sauer. Local…

Biographies

Orcutt, Benjamin F.

Benjamin F. Orcutt, a native of Roxbury, Vermont who arrived in Kalamazoo County around 1835, fought in and survived both…

Biographies

Phillips Brothers

Of all the dance orchestras and concert ensembles that Kalamazoo produced during the 19th century, the Phillips Brothers’ Orchestra was…

KPL TV: Teen

DIY Gummy Bears!

DIY Gummy Bears

Fun creations with yummy gummy bears! Let’s get cookin’! IMPORTANT: This activity will require the ability to boil water. Adult…

Business

Humphrey Brothers

Three brothers from Kalamazoo made a major impact on the modern world with a series of inventions, including a home…

KPL TV: Kalamazoo History

The KPL Story (1998)

The KPL Story

A 1998 mini-documentary about the library’s renovation project, featuring architect David Milling, artist Michael Hayden, and others. Includes two television…

Databases

Heritage Quest Online

HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research…

Fold3 Library Edition

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who…

DemographicsNow

Researchers and entrepreneurs are provided with comprehensive business and demographic information valuable to assess business viability, create sales leads and…

Consumer Health Information

Consumer Health Information offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Supporting the needs of patrons and patients, these…

History Reference Center

Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals…

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