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Books and Other Published Materials

Catalogs

Most books and periodicals can be found in the Research Center’s online catalog, ARCHIE, which has entries for authors, titles, and subjects.

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Use the catalog in conjunction with finding aids available in the Research Center. Finding aids supply lists of newspapers on microfilm by date, subject divisions for newspaper-clipping files, guides for some of the map collection and fire insurance atlases, and a subject guide to trade cards.

Staff Assistance

Research Center staff will assist you during your visit. Staff can provide limited assistance by e-mail and telephone. For searches too extensive for staff to undertake, patrons may wish to hire a freelance researcher.