Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Researching in Northwest Ohio libraries..

If you are planning a research trip to Northwest Ohio this summer or passing through our area on your way to the FGS Conference, there are many opportunities for research in the area.


Toledo-Lucas County Public Library - 325 Michigan St., Toledo, Ohio, 43604. (419.259.5200) The Local History and Genealogy Department is located on the 3rd floor.  toledolibrary.org 

Center for Archival Collections - 5th floor, Jerome Library, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403. (419.372.2411) bgsu.edu/colleges/library/cac 

University of Toledo Canaday Center and Law Library - 5th floor, William S. Carlson Library, University of  Toledo, Toledo, Ohio. Open Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.(419.530.4480) http://www.utoledo.edu/library/canaday/

Lucas County Probate Court - 700 Adams St., Suite 200, Lucas County Court House, Toledo, Ohio, 43604. (419.213.4775) lucas-co-probate-ct.org

Recorder’s Office—One Government Center, #700, 640 Jackson St., Toledo, Ohio 43604. (419.213.4000)  oh-lucascounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=65
Toledo Catholic Diocese Archives - 1933 Spielbusch Ave., Toledo, Ohio, 43604. (419.244.6177) Open Monday - Friday, 1-5pm. http://www.toledodiocese.org/index.php/chancery/archives  Records are also available for browsing on familysearch.org.


Where to stay: There are many excellent and affordable hotels off of I-75 at the Bowling Green and Perrysburg exits south of Toledo. If you are traveling on the Ohio Turnpike there are several hotels near the Maumee Exit in South Toledo. A variety of restaurants are located near all three locations. 

As always, I suggest you visit websites to become familiar with the collections at the above locations. And, it is also a good idea to call and verify hours of operation.

Good luck with your research!

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