Walsh, Diane Renner.
Contents: History and settlement -- Archives, libraries, and societies -- Major resources.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 2007
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3773 WALForster, Matt
Summary: "The best road guide to the Great Lakes State, completely revised and updated. From the Chicago and Territorial roads, home of a historic and scenic railroad, to the Lower Peninsula's Chain of Lakes area, Backroads & Byways of Michigan is the shortest route a visitor can take to knowing the state like a local. This fourth edition offers updated itineraries to scenic and intriguing places, like...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Countryman Press, a division of W. W. Norton & Company 2022
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 977.4 FORCopies Available at Kingsley
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.4 FORHawley, Jonathan Pier.
Summary: "Perhaps you cruise into the harbor at Betsie Bay, where the Betsie River flows into Lake Michigan, and know its communities of Frankfort and Elberta. Maybe you enjoy drives or walks to either town's spectacular beach for summer's sun, winter's own marvels, or year-around sunsets. You may like to walk the long breakwaters that form the harbor's entrance, or join its fishermen. Whether you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chapbook Press, Schuler Books 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.4635 HAW1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: NEL RM 977.4635 HAW
Naldrett, Alan.
Summary: Some of Michigan's most noteworthy yarns and compelling characters were lost down the corridors of history--until now. Discover the Nain Rouge, that "Demon from the Strait," spotted everywhere from the Battle of Bloody Run in 1763 to the Detroit Riot in 1967. Meet folks like Major Stickney, who named his sons One and Two and his youngest daughter Indiana. Inspect the Toledo War's ill-equipped...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The History Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.4 NALBarber, John Warner
Summary: "American engraver and historian John Warner Barber (1798-1885) was well known for his books on local, state, and national history. This work, organized by county, gives historical background on all the Massachusetts towns that existed when it was first published in 1839. Barber supplies facts and details of each town's early settlement, including original Native American place names, and he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New England Historic Genealogical Society 2014
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3744 BARForster, Matt
Summary: Overview: Backroads & Byways of Michigan offers travelers a chance to get beyond the usual tourist destinations and to discover what the state has to offer along the way. Twelve carefully researched routes introduce readers to regions across the state, from southwest Michigan's wine country to the U.P.'s Copper Country, from towns stocked with art galleries and boutique shops to fishing towns...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Countryman Press 2014
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 910 TRAVEL USASlater-Putt, Dawne
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 2012
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3772 SLABarber, John Warner
Summary: "Barber and Howe's collaboration, originally published in 1841, opens with a general history of the state, followed by the details of each town, arranged alphabetically by county, then town, then city or village. Entries contain geographical and architectural descriptions, original Native American place names, political and religious history, population statistics, and interesting anecdotes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New England Historic Genealogical Society 2016
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3747 BARBoumenot, Diane MacLean
Contents: Research in Rhode Island -- Early history and settlement -- Archives, libraries, and societies : Rhode Island Genealogical Society (RIGS) ; Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS) ; Rhode Island State Archives (RISA) ; Other facilities (In-State) : American-French Genealogical Society, Brown University Libraries, Newport Historical Society (NHS), Providence City Archives, Public libraries, Rhode...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 2018
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R 929.3745 BOUGagel, Diane VanSkiver.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 2008
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3771 GAGKhouw, Petta.
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Publisher / Publication Date: State Library of Ohio 1992
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3771 KhouwRajczak, Michael
Summary: "Have you ever heard the expression, "You had to be there?" When you visit a national landmark, you have the chance to experience history--and a primary source--firsthand. You can explore the fascinating history of the United States by visiting such landmarks as Independence Hall, the White House, Gettysburg Cemetery, and many more amazing places. Get a taste of our how our national landmarks...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 RAJSummary: Justine Shapiro follows the Blue Ridge Parkway, journeying to Tennessee and the city of Nashville. She visits its famous country music sites and the old plantation home of US President, Andrew Jackson. Justine then hits the legendary Route 66, stopping at a giant cattle auction in Oklahoma City. She then joins the 'Trail of Tears' memorial walk for Native Americans before crossing the Texas...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 GLOLittle, Barbara Vines
Contents: Research in West Virginia -- Early history and settlement -- Archives, libraries, and societies -- Major resources : aids to research -- Atlases, gazetteers, and maps -- Bible records -- Biographical guides -- Cemetery records -- Censuses and census substitutes -- Church records -- Colonial and state government records -- County formation and records -- Court records -- Directories -- Ethnic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 2017
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3754 LITLongtine, Sonny.
Summary: "Explore a collection of 24 legendary murders that spans 160 years of Upper Michigan's history and dispels the notion that murder in the Upper Peninsula is an anomaly"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The History Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364 LONWilson, Victoria.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kinseeker Publications 1987
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3775 WilsonAgthe, Claire Keenan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 2009
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3749 AGTLambert, David Allen
Contents: Research in Massachusetts -- History and settlement -- Archives, libraries, and societies : Massachusetts state archives ; National archives at Boston ; Societies with libraries -- Major resources : Aids to research ; Atlases, gazetteers, and maps ; Biographical and genealotical sources ; Cemetery records ; Census records and substitutes ; City directories ; Court records ; Ethnic records ;...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 2018
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3744 LAMMilan, Jon
Summary: Michigan has two beautiful peninsulas that are connected by stories, legends, and mysteries. This book is the perfect glove compartment companion for exploring those paranormal parts of the Mitten State, as most of these hotels, restaurants, theaters, lighthouses, and other places are open to the public. This road trip to "the other side," filled with hauntings, ghost towns, and bizarre tales...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arcadia Publishing 2019
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Summary: Features the 42 historic sites and buildings officially recognized in the Michigan Register of Historic Sites, or in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Leelanau Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.4635 BYR1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: R NEL 977.4635 BYR
DeBoer, Shirley M.
Contents: History and settlement -- Economy -- Archives, libraries, and societies : Archives of Michigan ; Library of Michigan ; Other libraries ; Michigan Genealogical Council ; Historical Scoeity of Michigan ; Michigan Oral History Association ; National Archives at Chicago -- Major resources : Aids to research ; Atlases, gazetteers, and maps ; Biographical guides ; Business records ; Cemetery records...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 2018
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3774 DEBHaines, Jeffrey L.
Contents: History and settlement -- Archives, libraries, and societies -- Major resources : aids to research -- Atlases, gazetteers, and maps -- Biographical guides -- Business records -- Cemetery records -- Censuses and census substitutes -- City and county directories -- City-level research -- County-level research -- Court records -- Ethnic records -- -- Land records -- Military records and benefits...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 2017
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3756 HAIPohlen, Jerome.
Summary: This offbeat travel guide lists some 170 unusual sites for the traveler interested in seeing a somewhat different side of Indiana. While most listings are "outlandish" others are tied to well-known individuals, such as Johnny Appleseed, Cole Porter, James Dean, John Dillinger, David Letterman, and Dan Quayle. Grouped by geographic sections of the state, each entry gives a description of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.72 INDIANA POHPohlen, Jerome.
Summary: This zany travel guide presents a more peculiar state than the Iowa Tourism Office might like out-of-towners to imagine. Leaving out the traditional scenic trips to the Mississippi River bluffs and the Amana Colonies, this guide will take the adventurous traveler to the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, the home of the "Lonely Goat Herder" marionettes from The Sound of Music, and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2005