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I would like to learn more about the Titanic on the 100th Anniversary of its only voyage.
The 100th Anniversary of Titanic’s maiden voyage and her sinking is this week. The great ship has captured imaginations the world over, so there is a large variety of material inspired by the voyage. Here are a few resources to … Continue reading
I’m doing a biography for Night of the Notables. How can the library help?
The History and Social Science Department at the Central Library will have biographies of important historical figures in the fields of law, education, psychology, crime, politics, American and World History for your Night of the Notables project. Whoever you decide … Continue reading
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I’m doing a school project on South Carolina during colonial times. What kinds of books does the library have?
The library has several sources, including these titles: Colonial South Carolina: A History, by Robert Weir The Expansion of South Carolina, 1729-1765, by Robert Lee Meriweather The Carolina Indian Frontier, by David Cokran We do, between History and Social … Continue reading
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My aunt told me that my great grandmother was American Indian – maybe Cherokee. Can you help me find records that would prove this?
The Genealogy Section has the Dawes Rolls, which list all the members of the Five Civilized Tribes who registered in Oklahoma around 1900. We also have the 1900 Oklahoma Indian Territory Census, which may show tribal affiliation if the person … Continue reading
Q&A: I’m filling out a graduate school application and need to know when my grandfather graduated from SMU. Can the library help?
The Central Library’s Texas/Dallas History & Archives Division has a collection of Texas high school and college annuals. You can view a list of these annuals on our website here: http://www.dallaslibrary2.org/texas/annuals.htm. If one looks promising, you can request to view … Continue reading
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