Search essential historical records for African Americans, including Federal Census, vital records, marriage and cohabitation records, church records, legal records, military draft and service records, registers of slaves and free(d) persons of color, Freedman’s Bank, and more.

Covers more than 500 years of the African American experience. Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from in-depth timelines. You can start your topic investigation with a video or slideshow overview, then use the key content called out on the home page to explore a database.

Ancestry is a leading tool for genealogy research. Search census data, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more in Ancestry’s online collection of individuals from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and beyond.

Black Life in America is packed with news and information on the Black American experience, history, culture, and daily life.

Enjoy today’s edition of the Dispatch digitally, fully illustrated and formatted just like the print edition. Follow the link and select the option dated 2017-current, and in the ‘Image’ format.

The Columbus and Ohio Yearbook Collection is a collection of Columbus and Ohio yearbooks older than 39 years. The yearbooks are full-text searchable, making them a great source for school history and genealogy research. Check back regularly as this collection is still in progress.

Fold3 is a premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents. It contains millions of records from world-class archives--many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

The Genealogy Collection contains materials that relate to Ohio and its citizens. Included are names of people who lived in Columbus and Ohio.

HeritageQuest is an award winning resource that allows users to search census records, books, serials, maps and other historical records to trace your genealogy. Records are included for 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.