Databases

A digital library that aggregates data for millions of books, photographs, films, and more from institutions across the United States.

A digital library that aggregates data for millions of books, photographs, films, and more from institutions across the United States.

Collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid-1900’s, and original obituary images.

Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1922 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-Current. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.

Collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid-1900’s, and original obituary images.

Contains tens of millions of searchable newspaper pages, dating as far back as 1607.

Scanned archives of the Post-Dispatch back to 2008.

The complete paper, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.

Documents the history of African American religious life and culture between 1829 and 1922. Includes newspapers and magazines, plus reports from African American religious organizations.

Collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid-1900’s, and original obituary images.

Available inside any Library branch. Online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research. The database includes the digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 forward, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, and Passenger and Immigration Lists Index.

Designed for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans. Easily discoverable materials are ideal for assignments and special projects focused on U.S. Black history.

Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1922 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-Current. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.

Over 1.5 million microfilms (ca. 1.5 billion images) have been digitized, including the most requested collections based on microfilm loan records worldwide. Digital images may have contractual, data privacy, or other restrictions. Family Search restricts access to some materials to inside the library only.

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. 

Collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid-1900’s, and original obituary images.

A collection of research materials for tracing family lineage and American culture, beginning with the 13 original colonies.

More than 9 million records, including collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and other institutions from across the state.

Access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries.

Contains tens of millions of searchable newspaper pages, dating as far back as 1607.

Scanned archives of the Post-Dispatch back to 2008.

The complete paper, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.

A digital library that aggregates data for millions of books, photographs, films, and more from institutions across the United States.

Public database of the federal records of the United States of America, including Founding Documents, military and naturalization records, historic journals, photographs, and more.

Documents the history of African American religious life and culture between 1829 and 1922. Includes newspapers and magazines, plus reports from African American religious organizations.

Designed for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans. Easily discoverable materials are ideal for assignments and special projects focused on U.S. Black history.

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. 

Contains tens of millions of searchable newspaper pages, dating as far back as 1607.

The complete paper, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.

A digital library that aggregates data for millions of books, photographs, films, and more from institutions across the United States.