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Genealogy FAQ

What is genealogy? Strictly speaking, genealogy is the study of individuals and their family relationships. In a larger sense, however,…

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Panelists describe the experiences that inspired their commitment to the development of solar lighting, the challenges facing organizations working in…

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It's Children's Book Week!

Children’s Book Week is the twice-annual celebration of children’s books and reading. Established in 1919, it is the longest-running national…

Women’s History

Tyson, Grace

From the final decades of the nineteenth century into the midst of the “roaring twenties,” Grace Tyson, a child actress…

Music

Duplex Phonograph Co.

As nineteenth century Victorian charm gave way to twentieth century modern, the phonograph emerged as a compelling new form of…

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Records Retention Policy

Print Version (PDF) In order to meet the administrative, legal, fiscal and archival requirements of the State of Michigan, Kalamazoo…

Women’s History

Hull, Blanche

Most Kalamazooans remember Blanche Hull as the donor of the Hull Preserve adjacent to Milham Park, but that gift was only…

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MeL: Michigan eLibrary

Magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books provided to Michigan libraries and Michigan residents at home with their Michigan Driver's License…

Local Information Database

Kalamazoo Public Library maintains a wealth of current and historical information about area citizens, organizations, businesses, buildings, events, plus local,…

DemographicsNow

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

Kalamazoo Gazette Collection

Search Kalamazoo and Michigan history with The Kalamazoo Gazette Collection. Coverage from 1837 through current. Explore current and archived issues…

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Information on authors and literary movements and themes, includes Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography and Contemporary Literary Criticism.

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