Category Archives: Genealogy

OMG! NARA AAD DCAS FYI!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by SCblogger

With Memorial Day approaching, the staff at Richardson-Sloane Special Collections thought to share an online government resource to aid in searching for veterans who have served in United States military forces. These resources are free and may be accessed from any … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Night is this Sunday!

Posted on May 14, 2015 by SCblogger

There is still time to sign up for Genealogy Night! Join us this Sunday May 17th from 3-8pm at he Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Main Davenport Public Library. The $10 fee covers use of our extensive collections, online … Continue reading →

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A Look at HeritageQuest Online’s New Interface

Posted on March 5, 2015 by SCblogger

One of our subscription databases got a new look and some new content this week! The “improved” HeritageQuest Online (now powered by Ancestry) can be accessed from home using the link on the Online Resources page under Research Tools on our … Continue reading →

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Join Our Family Album!

Posted on February 25, 2015 by SCblogger

It’s no secret that family photographs forge connections to the past. We may never have met Aunt Betsy or Great-Grandpa Milton, but we can see ourselves in their faces and learn something of our family circumstances through their clothes and … Continue reading →

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Introducing LibGuides!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by SCblogger

One of the biggest challenges of doing genealogy and local history research is that there are so many different places to look for records and information. We have indexes and databases to help, of course, but we have to remember … Continue reading →

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New Resource! Gale Genealogy Connect : Native American

Posted on December 18, 2014 by SCblogger

The Main Street location of the Davenport Public Library will be closed until December 26th for renovations.  That means our Special Collections Center will also be closed. You will still be able to access all the genealogical and local history … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars: Plus-60 Club Genealogy Event at the Library!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SCblogger

The Quad-City Times Plus-60 Club is hosting an Introduction to Genealogy Research Event on October 30 (this Thursday) from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Film Room of the Main Street Davenport Library. Following a presentation, given by our our … Continue reading →

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Scott County’s Rotten Bridge

Posted on October 17, 2014 by SCblogger

If you read this blog, you already know how much we love solving local history mysteries around here. Our latest one, featuring a peculiar epitaph referring to a tragic death, is perfect not only for this chilly month known for … Continue reading →

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What are you doing this Sunday?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by SCblogger

Are the nuts in your family tree so well hidden you suspect that squirrels may be involved? We in the Special Collections Center understand.  And we are once again opening our Center on a Sunday to give you a little … Continue reading →

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A Genealogical Mystery: The Beiderbecke Family

Posted on September 25, 2014 by SCblogger

The Beiderbecke name has been made internationally famous due to the talent and success of jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke. Locally, though, the Beiderbecke name has been well-known in the area since 1856 when Charles Beiderbecke, Bix’s grandfather, moved to Davenport … Continue reading →

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