History & Genealogy

Recommended Databases

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American Antiquarian Society

American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collections

American magazines and newspapers published between 1684 and 1912, held by the American Antiquarian Society.  Tutorial

• Provided by eLibrary MN


Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

Unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.  IN LIBRARY USE ONLY  Tutorial

• Provided by MELSA


Anoka City Public Library Archives

Anoka (City) Public Library Archives

Archival documents and records left by the Anoka Public Library when the city library merged with the county in 1995, and includes organizational records including board minutes, circulation statistics, the catalog, and correspondence, documents regarding the library buildings (both Carnegie Library building, 1904-1966) and the Anoka Public Library building (1966-1994), library programming and publicity, and photographs.


Anoka County Historical Society

Anoka County Historical Society

Resources to research the people and places of Anoka County, including thousands of letters, diaries, personal papers, photographs, newspapers, obituaries, and more.


Anoka County Library Archives

Anoka County Library Archives

Archival documents and records created by the Anoka County Library system and its branches from 1958-current, and includes organizational records including board minutes, policy manuals and staff newsletters, and circulation statistics, financial records, documents regarding the library branches, library programming and publicity, and photographs.


Dictionary of American Family Names

Dictionary of American Family Names

Contains the most commonly occurring surnames in the United States, giving their comparative frequencies, linguistic and historical explanations, selected associated forenames, and occasional genealogical notes.

• Provided by Anoka County Library


Exploring Race in Society

Exploring Race in Society

Background information on topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness, as well as a collection of points of view essays offering solutions to issues related to race.

• Provided by eLibrary MN


Minnesota Digital Library

Minnesota Digital Library

Images, maps and documents from historical societies, libraries, archives, and cultural organizations across Minnesota that depict the history of Minnesota.

• Provided by Minitex


Minnesota Historical Society

Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub

The Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub is a searchable website that makes Minnesota newspapers available online. Coverage dates from 1849-today.

• Provided by the Minnesota Historical Society