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==Contact Information== | ==Contact Information== | ||
'''Email:''' Please use the [https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/library/contact-us/contact-library webform] to email staff at the library.<br> | '''Email:''' Please use the [https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/library/contact-us/contact-library webform] to email staff at the library.<br> | ||
'''Website: [https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/library HPL website]'''<br> | '''Website: [https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/library HPL website]'''<br> | ||
'''Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/HillsboroPublicLibrary HPL Facebook page]''' | '''Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/HillsboroPublicLibrary HPL Facebook page]''' | ||
'''Twitter: [https://twitter.com/HillsboroLib HPL Twitter page]''' | |||
'''Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/hillsborolibrary/ HPL Instagram page]''' | |||
'''YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/user/HillsboroLibraries HPL YouTube page]''' | |||
'''Address:''' | '''Address:''' | ||
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Hillsboro, OR 97124 | Hillsboro, OR 97124 | ||
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Fri-Sun: 10 am - 6 pm | Fri-Sun: 10 am - 6 pm | ||
For holiday schedule and closures, please visit the [ | For holiday schedule and closures, please visit the [http://hillsboro-oregon.gov/library HPL website]. | ||
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[https://drive.google.com/open?id=155R_b0HzZlvsneve1CmVLi2_ixRMSnGa&usp=sharing Google Map] | [https://drive.google.com/open?id=155R_b0HzZlvsneve1CmVLi2_ixRMSnGa&usp=sharing Google Map] | ||
Parking is available on site | Parking is available on site.<br> | ||
==Local History and Genealogy Collections== | ==Local History and Genealogy Collections== | ||
=== '''Books''' === | ==='''Books'''=== | ||
* 929-929.5: Washington County records and obituaries | *929-929.5: Washington County records and obituaries | ||
* 929.1: Genealogy how-to books | *929.1: Genealogy how-to books | ||
* 973-979: American, Oregon, and local history materials | *973-979: American, Oregon, and local history materials | ||
* 979.5: Hillsboro city directories, high school annual and history | *979.5: Hillsboro city directories, high school annual and history | ||
* 025.04: general online searching techniques | *025.04: general online searching techniques | ||
* 352.387: public record research information | *352.387: public record research information | ||
=== '''Microfilm and Microfiche''' === | ==='''Microfilm and Microfiche'''=== | ||
* Hillsboro Argus: 1894-present | *Hillsboro Argus: 1894-present | ||
* Hillsboro Independent: 1891-1931 | *Hillsboro Independent: 1891-1931 | ||
* Forest Grove Independent: 1873-1874 | *Forest Grove Independent: 1873-1874 | ||
* Indians, Navy, Revolutionary War and Civil War selected photos | *Indians, Navy, Revolutionary War and Civil War selected photos | ||
* Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps | *Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps | ||
* Hillsboro: 1884-1921; other Wash. Cty. Cities: various dates | *Hillsboro: 1884-1921; other Wash. Cty. Cities: various dates | ||
* Oregon Vital Records: death, divorce, marriage (~1961-1998) | *Oregon Vital Records: death, divorce, marriage (~1961-1998) | ||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
=== [https://apps.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Obituary/Search.aspx '''Obituary Finder'''] === | ===[https://apps.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Obituary/Search.aspx '''Obituary Finder''']=== | ||
The Hillsboro Obituary Index is a database of obituaries found in the Hillsboro Independent, The Argus, the Hillsboro Argus, and the Hillsboro Tribune newspapers from 1894 to present. Note: the index is an ongoing project and may not be complete. | The Hillsboro Obituary Index is a database of obituaries found in the Hillsboro Independent, The Argus, the Hillsboro Argus, and the Hillsboro Tribune newspapers from 1894 to present. Note: the index is an ongoing project and may not be complete. | ||
=== [https://www.wccls.org/research/subject '''Online Genealogy Resources'''] === | ===[https://www.wccls.org/research/subject '''Online Genealogy Resources''']=== | ||
Your library card provides free access to online learning websites, job search support, genealogy, business development, and much more. | Your library card provides free access to online learning websites, job search support, genealogy, business development, and much more. | ||
'''Ancestry Library Edition (Note: in-library use only), including:''' | '''Ancestry Library Edition (Note: in-library use only), including:''' | ||
* US Federal Census images and indexes (1790-1930) | *US Federal Census images and indexes (1790-1930) | ||
* 1000+ historical maps | *1000+ historical maps | ||
* Social Security Death Index | *Social Security Death Index | ||
* WWI draft registration cards | *WWI draft registration cards | ||
* American Genealogical Biographical Index | *American Genealogical Biographical Index | ||
* Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage | *Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage | ||
'''HeritageQuest Online''' | '''HeritageQuest Online''' | ||
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Explore Oregon’s history through the Oregon Historical Society’s digital collections. | Explore Oregon’s history through the Oregon Historical Society’s digital collections. | ||
=== [https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/library/borrow/interlibrary-loan-request '''Interlibrary Loan'''] === | ===[https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/library/borrow/interlibrary-loan-request '''Interlibrary Loan''']=== | ||
If WCCLS does not own an item you would like to borrow, we can request it from another library for you. | If WCCLS does not own an item you would like to borrow, we can request it from another library for you. | ||
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==Tips for Your Visit== | ==Tips for Your Visit== | ||
* Bring a flash drive or have an email account ready to save files from scanning. | *Bring a flash drive or have an email account ready to save files from scanning. | ||
* Bring a list of names and dates of what you need - the more information to start with the better! | *Bring a list of names and dates of what you need - the more information to start with the better! | ||
* Printing costs 10 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for color. | *Printing costs 10 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for color. | ||
* Staff are there to help! | *Staff are there to help! | ||
==Local Genealogical Societies and Museums== | ==Local Genealogical Societies and Museums== | ||
=== [https://gswco.org The Genealogical Society of Washington County] === | ===[https://gswco.org The Genealogical Society of Washington County]=== | ||
''"The Genealogical Society of Washington County was formed from the Washington County, Oregon Family History Society. It is a group dedicated to promoting the study of genealogy and the preservation of family heritage."'' | ''"The Genealogical Society of Washington County was formed from the Washington County, Oregon Family History Society. It is a group dedicated to promoting the study of genealogy and the preservation of family heritage."'' | ||
=== [https://fiveoaksmuseum.org/ Five Oaks Museum] (previously called Washington County Museum) === | ===[https://fiveoaksmuseum.org/ Five Oaks Museum] (previously called Washington County Museum)=== | ||
''"The Five Oaks Museum archives are an extensive collection of historic materials about Washington County, including manuscripts, images, maps, oral histories and rare books. The research desk is a service to help our community access and utilize these resources. Whether you’re an individual working on a genealogy project or researching a historic site or you’re a local business creating a historic display, we are here to help."'' | ''"The Five Oaks Museum archives are an extensive collection of historic materials about Washington County, including manuscripts, images, maps, oral histories and rare books. The research desk is a service to help our community access and utilize these resources. Whether you’re an individual working on a genealogy project or researching a historic site or you’re a local business creating a historic display, we are here to help."'' | ||
[[Category:FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]] | [[Category:FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]] | ||