Bangor Public Library: Difference between revisions

Genealogy including genealogy databases (Ancestry and HeritageQuest), Bangor genealogy, genealogy links (cemetery links, SSDI, special collections, genealogy requests.
Local History, the Bangor Room, and Special Collections list of local history sources in the room.
URSUS Libraries Catalog online. Search by keyword, title, journal title, author, subject, or number. Also available in WorldCat.
Databases contains full text journal, newspaper, encyclopedia articles, and other resources.
Bangor Community: Digital Commons is the place to share with the community and the world everything from historic theater programs, meeting minutes, old scrapbooks and yearbooks to current online journals, local government studies, newsletters and more.

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

Genealogical and historical references for Bangor, the Penobscot Valley, the state of Maine, and the entire region of New England. They have censuses, Maine Register town histories, the Bangor Daily News Index, county histories, family records and research, genealogy handbooks, Bangor city directories, military histories, passenger lists, and scanned photos. They also provide free access to Ancestry Library and HeritageQuest Online.

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+| link3=[[Penobscot County, Maine Genealogy|Penobscot County]]
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+| link5=[[Bangor Public Library|Bangor Public Library]]
+}}
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-=== Contact Information  ===
+== Contact Information  ==
+'''Bangor Public Library'''<br>
+'''Address:'''<br>
+:Bangor Public Library<br>Bangor Room<br>
+:145 Harlow Street<br>
+:Bangor, ME 04401 <br>
+<br>
+'''Telephone:''' <br>
+*207-947-8336<br>
+<br>
+'''Fax:''' <br>
+*207-945-6694<br>
+<br>
+'''Email:'''<br>
+*[mailto:info@bangorpubliclibrary.org info@bangorpubliclibrary.org] <br>
+<br>
+'''Website:'''<br>
+*[http://www.bpl.lib.me.us/ Library Website]
+*[https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/genealogy-local-history-2/ Local History, the Bangor Room, and Special Collections]<br>
+<br>
+'''Hours and holidays:'''<br>
+Regular Hours:
+*Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm
+*Friday and Saturday:  10am - 5pm
+*Sunday:  CLOSED
-'''E-mail:'''<ref name="LH">[http://www.bpl.lib.me.us/LocalHistory/index_specialcollections.html Local History, the Bangor Room, and Special Collections] in ''Bangor Public Library'' (accessed 6 April 2016)..</ref> &nbsp;[mailto:info@bangorpubliclibrary.org info@bangorpubliclibrary.org] <br>
+<br>
+Summer Hours:
+*Monday - Thursday:  10am - 7pm
+*Friday:  10am - 5pm
+*Saturday and Sunday:  CLOSED
+<br><br>
+'''Directions:'''<br>
+*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/145+Harlow+St,+Bangor,+ME+04401/@44.804341,-68.771667,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cae4b4f9d2ee33f:0x63d53abeee1f3c46!8m2!3d44.8044323!4d-68.7715852?hl=en Directions via Google Maps]<br>
+<br>
+'''Online Resources:''' <br>
-'''Address:'''<ref name="LH" />
+*[http://www.bpl.lib.me.us/reference_department/genealogy.html Genealogy] including genealogy databases (Ancestry and HeritageQuest), Bangor genealogy, genealogy links (cemetery links, SSDI, special collections, genealogy requests.
+*[http://www.bpl.lib.me.us/LocalHistory/index_specialcollections.html Local History, the Bangor Room, and Special Collections] list of local history sources in the room.
+*[http://ursus.maine.edu/search~S8/ URSUS Libraries Catalog] online. Search by keyword, title, journal title, author, subject, or number. Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].
+*[http://www.bpl.lib.me.us/reference_department/databasesnew.html Databases] contains full text journal, newspaper, encyclopedia articles, and other resources.
+*[http://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/ Bangor Community: Digital Commons] is the place to share with the community and the world everything from historic theater programs, meeting minutes, old scrapbooks and yearbooks to current online journals, local government studies, newsletters and more.
-:Bangor Public Library<br>Bangor Room<br>145 Harlow Street<br>Bangor, ME 04401 <br><br>
+== Collection Description  ==
-'''Telephone:'''<ref name="LH" /> &nbsp;207-947-8336<br>'''Fax:''' &nbsp;207-945-6694<br>
+Genealogical and historical references for Bangor, the Penobscot Valley, the state of Maine, and the entire region of New England. They have censuses, Maine Register town histories, the ''Bangor Daily News'' Index, county histories, family records and research, genealogy handbooks, Bangor city directories, military histories, passenger lists, and scanned photos. They also provide free access to ''Ancestry Library'' and ''HeritageQuest Online''.
-'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="S1" /> &nbsp;Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30 <br>
-'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''<ref name="S1" /> &nbsp;{''Optional''} <br>
-'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>
+{{reflist}}
-*[http://www.bpl.lib.me.us/LocalHistory/index_specialcollections.html Local History, the Bangor Room, and Special Collections] list of local history sources in the room.''<br>
+|}
-*[http://ursus.maine.edu/search~S8/ URSUS Libraries Catalog] online. {{WC}}Search by keyword, title, journal title, author, subject, or number. Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].<br>
-*Repository database. <br>
-*other(s).<br>
-=== Collection Description  ===
-{''Please briefly '''describe the strengths and weaknesses''' of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).<ref>Source 2.</ref> For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.<ref>Source 3.</ref>''}
-=== Tips  ===
-{Optional}
-=== Guides  ===
-{''Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. ''}
-=== Alternate Repositories  ===
-{''&nbsp;'''List''' (link to a Wiki article for) '''at least one or more other repositories''' that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.''}
-If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following.
-'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>
-*Alternate Repository ''{create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}''<br>
-*<br>
-*''such as:'' NARA I
-*NARA II
-*National Archives at _____
-*State Archives
-*State Library
-'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>
-*<br>
-*<br>
-*National Personnel Records Center
-*LC
-*FHL
-'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>
-*<br>
-*County Vital Records Office
-*City Vital Records Office
-*County Archives
-*County Orphan's Court
-*County Probate Court
-*County Recorder
-*County Coroner
-*U.S. District Court
-*County and local historical societies
-*County and local genealogical societies
-*Public Libraries
-*Museums and heritage societies
-*[[Bangor Maine Family History Center]] has [[Family History Center Portal|premium online services]] for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City.<ref>[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]] in ''Family History Research Wiki'' (accessed 6 April 2016).</ref>
-*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
-*State Vital Records Office
-*State Historical Society
-*State Genealogical Society
-*University Libraries
-*Church archives
-*Repositories in '''''surrounding states (or provinces):''''' [SC], [TN], and [VA]
-{{Wikipedia|Bangor Public Library}}
-=== Sources  ===
-{{reflist}}
-|}
-{{Maine|Maine}}
-[[Category:United States Repositories]]
 [[Category:Penobscot County, Maine]]
-[[Category:Maine, United States]]
+[[Category:FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]]
 [[Category:Maine Archives and Libraries]]