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LIBRARY
Uncover
your family stories at the Atlantic Heritage Center's extensive
library! Over time, this rich community resource has grown
to become the premiere repository of historical and genealogical
handwritten, typed, and electronic documents relating to Atlantic
County residents, businesses, institutions, and governments.
Some original manuscripts date to the late 1600's. A large
vault provides fire protection for documents.
Collections
Overview
Thousands
of personal and business papers and other documents are preserved,
including over 150 manuscript books and 100 family bibles.
Deeds, wills, diaries, letters, ship's logs, account books, school
roll books, church and cemetery records, marriage and obituary
notices are among the varied resources available to all researchers.
There are also local census records - some indexed and others
on microfilm. Bound local newspapers cover the periods of
1859-1868 and 1905-1955. Single issues date to the 1700's.
The
library shelves contain well over 6000 volumes. The majority
pertain to local and regional historical facts (people and places).
There is also a large collection of ephemera (brochures, clippings,
etc.) as well as city directories and books on antiques.
The postcard and greeting card collection is representative of
all eras and features some of the earliest published. There
is also an excellent local map collection, which includes the
1872 Beers map. And don't miss the amazing assortment of
historic photographs
that will keep you enthralled for hours as you imagine the early
days of Southern New Jersey!
Click
for a detailed listing of Atlantic Heritage Center Library Collections
(in .pdf format).
Research
Resources
Our
card catalogue includes over 85,000 references to our extensive
collection. We also offer public computer access to electronic
genealogy files donated to us by members and patrons. The
library is open to the public and volunteers are on duty to assist
visitors. There is a nominal daily research fee for non-members
and we charge a per-page fee for photocopies of original documents.
We are a non-circulating library so materials cannot be loaned.
For
an hourly fee, volunteers will conduct more in-depth research
of library and museum assets. Click
to access our Research Query Form (in .pdf format) for more
information on research fees and the process for submitting a
research request. NOTE: We are unable
to answer research requests by e-mail. Please print and
complete the Research Query Form and send it to us via US Mail.
Testimonials
and Success Stories
Researchers,
genealogists, and local history buffs are always pleasantly surprised
by the depth and variety of resources found in our library.
Each week, we are able to help patrons track down the history
of their homes, families, businesses, and numerous other topics
related to Atlantic County, New Jersey.
"The
wealth of genealogy resources available at the
Atlantic Heritage Center's library allowed me to quickly
'connect
the dots' on my Risley family tree!"
......Dawn M. Risley
Do you have a research success story related to the Atlantic Heritage
Center that you'd like to share on our website? If so, please
send it to us via e-mail
and we'll include your testimonial too!
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