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Genealogy and Local History

Genealogy, because it involves local history, is an extension of the Mississippiana Collection. There is an open browsing collection of family histories, local record transcriptions and histories, and other useful volumes for tracing family history. It is strongest in Mississippi materials, but it includes materials on all of the migration-path states (Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama) as well as a few items from other states and foreign countries. There is a growing genealogy index of books, microforms and periodical articles listed by surname or locality to help research.

Archives and Special Collections staff are able to perform no more than 30 minutes of research for patrons in this area. For questions that are more time-intensive, patrons will need to either visit the library to conduct the research or hire an outside researcher to assist.

Special Collections also hosts the E. O. Templeton History and Genealogy Fair, an annual event featuring a variety of sessions, workshops, and research opportunities for history and genealogy enthusiasts. Named in memory of E. O. Templeton and his dedicated support of genealogy and history, the Fair includes hands-on research help from librarians and archivists, preservation information, and tours of MSU Libraries' museums, exhibits, and genealogical resources.

Genealogy Indexes

Related Resources

Contact Information

For questions regarding Obituaries and Newsprint, please contact Special Collections.
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For all other Genealogy related questions, please contact Jennifer McGillan.