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==Description of Collections== | ==Description of Collections== | ||
=== Genealogy Reference Collection === | ===Genealogy Reference Collection=== | ||
The Genealogy Reference Collection contains a large selection of local histories primarily for the state of Illinois. The Reference Collection also includes genealogy sources for colonial and early America, passenger lists, some European sources, and local genealogical society newsletters. | The Genealogy Reference Collection contains a large selection of local histories primarily for the state of Illinois. The Reference Collection also includes genealogy sources for colonial and early America, passenger lists, some European sources, and local genealogical society newsletters. | ||
=== Lundberg Collection === | ===Lundberg Collection=== | ||
The Lundberg Collection is a rare genealogy collection comprised of books, periodicals, and personal papers dating from the early-19th century to the mid-20th century. | The Lundberg Collection is a rare genealogy collection comprised of books, periodicals, and personal papers dating from the early-19th century to the mid-20th century. | ||
=== Glenview History Collection === | |||
This collection includes local history materials including newspapers, telephone books and directories, Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South yearbooks, maps, and histories relating to the Glenview Naval Air Station as well as local businesses, churches, and neighborhoods. Visit the [https://www.glenviewhistory.org/ Glenview History Center] for more local history resources. | |||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
The Genealogy & Local History Room is staffed by dedicated volunteers who can provide one-on-one research assistance. | The Genealogy & Local History Room is staffed by dedicated volunteers who can provide one-on-one research assistance. View the schedule [http://gplgenealogy.blogspot.com/p/genealogy-room-hours.html here] to see when volunteers are working. | ||
The Library also presents a variety of [https://www.glenviewpl.org/programs/genealogy genealogy classes and programming] in partnership with the [https://nsgsil.wildapricot.org/ North Suburban Genealogical Society]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||