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Explore the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Library

Contact the Genealogy Staff

Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 Closed
Sun, Nov 24 Closed


Address
411 Pujo Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Parking and Amenities

  • One-hour parking is available along Bilbo Street on the west side of the building.
  • Pujo Street is a one-way street, running from east to west.
  • The public kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and an ice maker.

Upcoming Events

Resources, Services, and the Collection

  • Books, periodicals, microfilm, compiled family records, and subscription databases.
  • Indexes of obituary notices from local newspapers, as well as marriage and some birth records.
  • Records from most U.S. states, with a special focus on Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and states along the Mississippi River, as well as Canada and Acadia.
  • Limited resources on British genealogy and lineage books from patriotic organizations.
  • Cemetery and church records, parish courthouse records, military records, compiled family histories, parish histories, and land records.
  • How-to books and research tips for both novice and experienced genealogists, such as Tracing Your Family Tree by William Forsyth. 
  • Projects and resources like the C-GOV Channel (Tidbits of History), the Yearbook Digitization Project, the History of Mossville, and Reclaim the Records (a non-profit initiative).
Resources and Websites
Maude Reid Scrapbook Index
1895 to 1986 Lake Charles City Directory