African American Heritage Resources
This page features library subscriptions, personal narratives, historical accounts, and research guides.
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American Press collection
Get 24/7 access to full-text articles from the American Press (2002–present) and digitized editions starting in 2022. Sunday and Monday editions are no longer printed, and new issues may be slightly delayed. Powered by NewsBank.
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AmericanAncestors.org
Search over 1.4 billion names from the U.S. and beyond. 
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Ancestry Library Edition
Explore censuses, vital records, immigration files, military documents, directories, maps, photos, and more. This is a lite version of Ancestry.com. 
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Fold3 Library Edition
Access military records, photos, and personal documents of those who served. Special features include war stories and memorial walls. Remote access requires a library card.
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Heritage Hub
Explore U.S. obituaries and death notices from 1704 to today—perfect for genealogical research. Use the A–Z Source List to search across multiple collections by date, location, format, and more. Remote access requires a library card.
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HeritageQuest
Discover your family's history. Start your family tree research here. Remote access requires a library card.
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HistoryGeo.com
Conduct genealogical, property, and local history research with this interactive database of land-ownership maps and historical atlases.
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Newsbank Collection
Access top headlines and reports from The Advocate, Times-Picayune, USA Today, and more. Plus, explore Heritage Hub, the largest archive of newspaper obituaries and death notices. Remote access requires a library card.
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Newspapers.com
Browse millions of pages from over 1,000 newspapers across the U.S. and beyond. The library’s subscription includes content up to 1922. Powered by Newspapers.com™ via Ancestry® and ProQuest. Remote access requires a library card.
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NewspaperArchive
Find historical and genealogical information for Louisiana. 
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Southwest Daily News (archives)
Search text archives dating back to 2001. For current issues, use the American Press collection and select the image format. Look for specific papers near the end of each edition. Available 24/7 on any device. Remote access requires a library card.
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USA Today Collection
Search current and archived issues of USA TODAY with full-color pages, full-text articles, and exclusive online content. Available 24/7 on any device. Remote access requires a library card.
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Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Search biographical records from all time periods and locations. Remote access requires a library card.
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