Research trip to Allen County Public Library
**** Sharon had a great time and hopes to do it again sometime when others can join her. If interested, let her know when you might want to do it again!
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Sharon Pike will lead a research trip to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, September 13-15, 2007 (Thursday - Saturday).
This library holds the second largest genealogy collection in the United States, second only to the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Please check the website for an overview of their massive holdings. Of particular interest is the huge periodical collection which is indexed as the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). PERSI can be found online on Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest Online, which is free at many local libraries. Thousands of articles from local historical society quarterly publications about Meriwethers can be located, including obituaries, biographies, wills, bibles, etc. Volunteers to help with this massive search are needed, if interested.
Be sure to use the library's online catalog or the PERSI index to plan your research.
Hours:
Mon - Thurs. 9-9, Fri. & Sat. 9-6, Sun. 1-6.
Allen County Public Library
900 Webster Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hotel:
We have made special hotel arrangements for a discounted price of $89/night at a local hotel. Make reservations yourself by calling the number below or visiting the web site. Use the group code MSG to get the discount.
5915 Ellison Rd
Ft. Wayne IN 46804
260/459-1888
Contact Sharon to register (enter your name and email address in the boxes below); add additional comments if you desire: