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=== Contact Information === | === Contact Information === | ||
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="ER">[http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/research/ask-me Welcome to our electronic reference service] in ''Dayton Metro Library'' (accessed 15 January 2021).</ref> | '''E-mail:'''<ref name="ER">[http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/research/ask-me Welcome to our electronic reference service] in ''Dayton Metro Library'' (accessed 15 January 2021).</ref> [http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/research/ask-me E-mail reference question form] <br> | ||
'''Address:'''<ref name="ER" /> | '''Address:'''<ref name="ER" /> | ||
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:Dayton, OH 45402<br><br> | :Dayton, OH 45402<br><br> | ||
'''Telephone:'''<ref name="ER" /> | '''Telephone:'''<ref name="ER" /> 937-463-BOOK<br> | ||
'''Hours:'''<ref name="ER" /> <br> M, T, Th: 9:30 am - 8:30 pm<br> W, F: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm<br> Sat: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm<br> Sun: 1 - 5 pm<br> | '''Hours:'''<ref name="ER" /> <br> M, T, Th: 9:30 am - 8:30 pm<br> W, F: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm<br> Sat: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm<br> Sun: 1 - 5 pm<br> | ||
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'''Map, directions, and public transportation:'''<br> | '''Map, directions, and public transportation:'''<br> | ||
*'''Map:''' | *'''Map:''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/215+E+3rd+St,+Dayton,+OH+45402/@39.761511,-84.1968813,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8840815644ca6583:0x54c5ee06543d65fd Google map: Dayton Metro Library]. | ||
*'''Directions:''' | *'''Directions:''' | ||
**'''''from the north on I-75: | **'''''from the north on I-75: ''''' Merge onto I-75 S toward Dayton. ake the Webster St/Keowee St/OH-4 N exit, EXIT 54B, toward Springfield, 0.4 mi. Keep right to take the Webster St/Keowee St N ramp toward Fifth Third Field, 0.3 mi. Merge onto Deeds Park Dr, 0.01 mi. Take the 1st right onto Webster St, 0.6 mi. Turn right onto E 3rd St, 0.3 mi. The Dayton Metro Library at 215 E 3RD ST is on the right. | ||
**'''''from the east on US-35: | **'''''from the east on US-35: ''''' Merge onto US-35 W toward Dayton. Take the Jefferson St exit toward OH-48/Main St, 0.5 mi. Keep right to take the Jefferson St ramp toward Fifth Third Field, 0.06 mi. Merge onto S Jefferson St, 0.05 mi. Turn slight right onto S Patterson Blvd, 0.4 mi. Turn left onto E 3rd St, 0.03 mi. The Dayton Metro Library at 215 E 3RD ST is on the right. | ||
**'''''from the south on I-75: | **'''''from the south on I-75: ''''' Merge onto I-75 N toward Dayton. Take the Third St E exit, EXIT 53A, toward Downtown/Sinclair Col, 0.3 mi. Merge onto W 3rd St, 0.8 mi. The Dayton Metro Library at 215 E 3RD ST is on the right. | ||
**'''''from the west on US-35: | **'''''from the west on US-35: ''''' Turn onto US-35 E toward Dayton. Continue straight on when it becomes 3rd St. The Dayton Metro Library is four blocks past the Dayton City Hall - the Library is on the left at 215 E 3RD ST. | ||
*'''Public transportation:''' [http://www.i-riderta.org/ Dayton RTA buses] routes 1 thru 19, X1A, X1B, X5, and 40 thru 43 all stop downtown within three blocks of the Dayton Metro Library. | *'''Public transportation:''' [http://www.i-riderta.org/ Dayton RTA buses] routes 1 thru 19, X1A, X1B, X5, and 40 thru 43 all stop downtown within three blocks of the Dayton Metro Library. | ||
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=== Collection Description === | === Collection Description === | ||
The ''Dayton Room | The ''Dayton Room '' has one of Ohio's best genealogical collections including books, periodicals, indexes, genealogies, and biographies.<ref name="DB89" /> | ||
Special Collections have Dayton history and genealogy, historical photographs, journals, magazines and newspapers. Computers and microfilm scanners are among the tools available.<ref>[http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/locations/history History and Genealogy] in ''Dayton Metro Library'' (accessed 4 March 2015).</ref> Local history resources include: | Special Collections have Dayton history and genealogy, historical photographs, journals, magazines and newspapers. Computers and microfilm scanners are among the tools available.<ref>[http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/locations/history History and Genealogy] in ''Dayton Metro Library'' (accessed 4 March 2015).</ref> Local history resources include: | ||
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*[https://www.columbuslibrary.org/research/local-history-genealogy Columbus Metropolitan Library] Internet history and genealogy, Sanborn maps, newspaper indexes, Columbus Historical Society, and images. ([http://www.nostorytoosmall.com/posts/major-changes-to-the-genealogy-dept-at-columbus-metropolitan-library/ Genealogy section moved until Aug 2016]). | *[https://www.columbuslibrary.org/research/local-history-genealogy Columbus Metropolitan Library] Internet history and genealogy, Sanborn maps, newspaper indexes, Columbus Historical Society, and images. ([http://www.nostorytoosmall.com/posts/major-changes-to-the-genealogy-dept-at-columbus-metropolitan-library/ Genealogy section moved until Aug 2016]). | ||
*[[Ohio Genealogical Society]], Bellville, has the best collection of family folders in Ohio. They also have county record guides, biographies, genealogies and unique indexes to various Ohio records.<ref name="DB89" /> | *[[Ohio Genealogical Society]], Bellville, has the best collection of family folders in Ohio. They also have county record guides, biographies, genealogies and unique indexes to various Ohio records.<ref name="DB89" /> | ||
*[[Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County]], a top genealogy and local history collection of early Ohio sources. This includes the ''[http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/main/inlandrivers.html Inland Rivers Library] | *[[Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County]], a top genealogy and local history collection of early Ohio sources. This includes the ''[http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/main/inlandrivers.html Inland Rivers Library] '' of the Ohio River and its tributaries (riverboat traffic between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Louisville, Kentucky) in Special Collections.<ref name="DB89" /> | ||
*[[Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County]], a good solid genealogy collection with oral histories, state and county histories, biographies, and genealogies. Youngstown was a portal for immigrants from Pennsylvania and New England entering Ohio.<ref name="DB89" /> | *[[Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County]], a good solid genealogy collection with oral histories, state and county histories, biographies, and genealogies. Youngstown was a portal for immigrants from Pennsylvania and New England entering Ohio.<ref name="DB89" /> | ||
*[[Toledo‑Lucas County Public Library]], this is the place to come if you are looking for early Ohio settlers who entered Ohio via the Great Lakes and Toledo. They have Great Lakes traffic records.<ref name="DB89" /> | *[[Toledo‑Lucas County Public Library]], this is the place to come if you are looking for early Ohio settlers who entered Ohio via the Great Lakes and Toledo. They have Great Lakes traffic records.<ref name="DB89" /> | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 27 June 2022
 Contact Information[edit | edit source]E-mail:[1] E-mail reference question form Address:[1]
Telephone:[1] 937-463-BOOK Hours:[1] Map, directions, and public transportation:
Collection Description[edit | edit source]The Dayton Room has one of Ohio's best genealogical collections including books, periodicals, indexes, genealogies, and biographies.[2] Special Collections have Dayton history and genealogy, historical photographs, journals, magazines and newspapers. Computers and microfilm scanners are among the tools available.[3] Local history resources include:
Tips[edit | edit source]Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]If you cannot visit or find a source at the Dayton Metro Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following. Overlapping Collections
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