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Great Lakes Heroes and Villains by Wayne KadarScotland During the Plantation of Ulster: The People of Renfrewshire, 1600-1699 by David DobsonA Doctor's Story by Ervin NovakFort St. Joseph, 1691-1781: The Story of Berrien County's Colonial Past by Joseph Peyser
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Community Events CalendarOne-Stop Shopping for Local History Events

Kalamazoo is a great place to live if you are into genealogy or history. Not only do we have numerous places close by for doing research, but there are also many area organizations, societies and commissions devoted to preserving or researching history in various ways. Groups like the Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society and the Oshtemo Historical Society meet monthly and often offer informative and entertaining programs for the public. The Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Western Michigan University and, of course, the Library all offer events of interest to history buffs. So, wouldn’t it be great if there was one place to look for all the area meetings and programs related to history? Well, now there is! KPL’s Local History Community Events Calendar, which can be accessed from the Local History and Genealogy pages of the website, provides information on events happening locally and even some bigger events taking place a little farther away. Be sure to check it often because new items are added regularly and don’t forget to contact us with information on events you would like included in the calendar. With this new calendar you’ll never have to miss any of the great local history events our community has to offer....

 

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Southern Straight Singers

Southern Straight Singers

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Meet the Local History Staff

Beth TimmermanDavid DeVriesCathy  Serra

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Notable Correspondence »

Letter from Carl Sandburg, 1940

Letter from Carl Sandburg to Friends of the Library, 1940.

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Gibson Inc.: Music MakersGibson Inc.: Music Makers
Gibson Inc. A-5 Mandolin
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Vine HistoryVine History
A Storied Past, presented by Sharon Ferraro

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