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Mon-Thu: 9:00am - 9:00pm<br>Fri-Sat: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Sun: 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Mon-Thu: 9:00am - 9:00pm<br>Fri-Sat: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Sun: 2:00pm - 6:00pm | ||
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Holcomb, Brent Howard. [http://myrcpl.ipac.sirsidynix.net/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=137L6355O49X8.20089&profile=int&source=~!horizon&view=subscriptionsummary&uri=full=3100001~!60491~!2&ri=2&aspect=basic_search&menu=search&ipp=20&spp=20&staffonly=&term=Marriage+and+death+notices+holcomb&index=.GW&uindex=&aspect=basic_search&menu=search&ri=2 ''Marriage and death notices from Columbia, South Carolina, newspapers, 1838-1860 : including legal notices from burnt counties'']. Columbia, South Carolina. B. H. Holcomb, 1988. | |||
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Risley, H. M., English, Elisabeth D., and Davis, Elizabeth M. ''[http://myrcpl.ipac.sirsidynix.net/ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile=int&index=.GW&term=%20Partial%20List%20of%20Confederate%20Soldiers%20Buried%20in%20Churchyards%20in%20Columbia,%20S.%20C. Partial List of Confederate Soldiers Buried in Churchyards in Columbia, S. C. and Vicinity].'' United Daughters of the Confederacy, Wade Hampton Chapter. | Risley, H. M., English, Elisabeth D., and Davis, Elizabeth M. ''[http://myrcpl.ipac.sirsidynix.net/ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile=int&index=.GW&term=%20Partial%20List%20of%20Confederate%20Soldiers%20Buried%20in%20Churchyards%20in%20Columbia,%20S.%20C. Partial List of Confederate Soldiers Buried in Churchyards in Columbia, S. C. and Vicinity].'' United Daughters of the Confederacy, Wade Hampton Chapter. | ||
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(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. ) | (Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. ) | ||
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*Selected Obituaries of World War II Veterans. Columbia, South Carolina: The State, 1992-2012 | *Selected Obituaries of World War II Veterans. Columbia, South Carolina: The State, 1992-2012 | ||
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Wells, Lawrence K, and Brent H. Holcomb, ed. ''South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. 1-20. Columbia, SC, USA: SCMAR, 1973-1992. - '' The volumes of ''The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research'' include a wealth of resources for South Carolina genealogy. Some of the many types of records included are Bible records, biographies, marriage records, obituaries, wills and deeds. Indexes through Volume XL are available on site. A searchable online database for Volumes I-20 can be found at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4084 Ancestry]. | Wells, Lawrence K, and Brent H. Holcomb, ed. ''South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. 1-20. Columbia, SC, USA: SCMAR, 1973-1992. - '' The volumes of ''The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research'' include a wealth of resources for South Carolina genealogy. Some of the many types of records included are Bible records, biographies, marriage records, obituaries, wills and deeds. Indexes through Volume XL are available on site. A searchable online database for Volumes I-20 can be found at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4084 Ancestry]. | ||
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==== Ethnic Research ==== | ==== Ethnic Research ==== | ||
===== African American ===== | ===== African American ===== | ||
*Deas Moore, Vennie. '' Black America Series: Columbia, South Carolina.'' Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, 2000 | *Deas Moore, Vennie. '' Black America Series: Columbia, South Carolina.'' Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, 2000 | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 7 June 2013
The Walker Local History and Family History Center, located on the third floor of the Main Library in downtown Columbia, provides family history document beginner packets in addition to advice and recommendations that will help you further your own research efforts.
You can also access a wealth of resources online including:
- the Online Obituary Index. You may request copies of the original obituaries.
- genealogy databases which are free for Richland Library Card holders.
- the Local History digital collection which includes Columbia City Directories and Confederate rolls
If you reside outside of Richland County, you may apply for a card for $65 dollars a year.
Contact Information and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location & Map:
- Richland Library
1431 Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201 - Take the escalator or elevator to the third floor.
- Get directions to Richland Library (Google).
Phone: (803) 929-3402 See also Call a Librarian.
E-mail: Email a Librarian
Open Hours:
Mon-Thu: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sun: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Holiday Schedule:
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
- Walking In the Past Lane - We bring a new and interesting slice of history every 1st Thursday, Local History Room, Main Library, 6:00
- Sept 5: Alexia Helsley discussing her new book "Wicked Columbia."
Resources
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The following resources are available to patrons on site:
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
Birth[edit | edit source]
Marriage[edit | edit source]
Holcomb, Brent Howard. Marriage and death notices from Columbia, South Carolina, newspapers, 1838-1860 : including legal notices from burnt counties. Columbia, South Carolina. B. H. Holcomb, 1988.
Death[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Risley, H. M., English, Elisabeth D., and Davis, Elizabeth M. Partial List of Confederate Soldiers Buried in Churchyards in Columbia, S. C. and Vicinity. United Daughters of the Confederacy, Wade Hampton Chapter.
Churches[edit | edit source]
- Clayton, J. Glenwood, ed. Journal of the South Carolina Baptist Historical Society Volumes 1-28. Greenville, South Carolina: South Carolina Baptist Historical Society, 1975-2004
Collections[edit | edit source]
- Family History Library Catalog: The Walker Local and Family History Center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
Directories[edit | edit source]
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )
History Local[edit | edit source]
Maps[edit | edit source]
Microfilm[edit | edit source]
Military History[edit | edit source]
- Selected Obituaries of World War II Veterans. Columbia, South Carolina: The State, 1992-2012
Newspapers
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Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Wells, Lawrence K, and Brent H. Holcomb, ed. South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. 1-20. Columbia, SC, USA: SCMAR, 1973-1992. - The volumes of The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research include a wealth of resources for South Carolina genealogy. Some of the many types of records included are Bible records, biographies, marriage records, obituaries, wills and deeds. Indexes through Volume XL are available on site. A searchable online database for Volumes I-20 can be found at Ancestry.
Ethnic Research[edit | edit source]
African American[edit | edit source]
- Deas Moore, Vennie. Black America Series: Columbia, South Carolina. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, 2000
Vertical Files[edit | edit source]
Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Resources in the Local Area
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(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)
Links[edit | edit source]
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Richland County, South Carolina
- South Carolina
- The Dead Librarian - Helping South Carolina family historians find free, online information.