Research Databases

Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research.

U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

The experience and impact of Asian Americans as recorded by the news media.

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.

From Ancestry (remote access available here for Fold3 with your WCDPL library card) Access to US military records from the Revolutionary War up to contemporary conflicts, including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information, and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.

(Remote access available for Heritage Quest with your WCDPL library card) Search U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more.

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media.

The experience and impact of Immigrant Americans as recorded by the news media.

The experience and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media.

The experience and impact of LGBTQ+ Americans as recorded by the news media.