St. Joseph County Public Library: Local & Family History Services

03/13/2025

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02/26/2025

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02/18/2025

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12/19/2024

NEW in Michiana Memory: Seventy-fifth Diamond Jubilee Anniversary South Bend Turnverein 1861-1936. The 75th anniversary program from the South Bend Turnverein (also known as the Turners). Turnverein were German gymnasiums and gymnastics clubs, which were often established in areas were German immigrants lived in the United States and served as important social hubs for German-Americans.

View in Michiana Memory: https://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/digital/collection/p16827coll3/id/4808

12/16/2024

For more advice on climbing your family tree, join us for Beginning Genealogy on Zoom December 18th. Register online: https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/12044751

12/13/2024

NEW in Michiana Memory: Two manuscripts from local judge and US Congressman Robert A. Grant. As a member of the Naval Affairs Committee, he traveled internationally in 1944 and 1945 and documented his trips in these manuscripts. The include itineraries, daily experiences, and photographs.

Diary of Congressman Robert A. Grant: https://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/digital/collection/p16827coll3/id/4792
Odyssey of a Young Congressman: https://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/digital/collection/p16827coll3/id/5002

12/11/2024

NEW in Michiana Memory: The Portage of 1928, a yearbook from Muessel Junior High School. https://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/digital/collection/p16827coll10/id/1636

12/09/2024

For more advice on climbing your family tree, join us for Beginning Genealogy on Zoom December 18th. Register online: https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/12044751

12/07/2024

I think I'll save these pieces for last, thankfully this puzzle is only 500 pieces. Come in, warm up, and get cozy in Local & Family History Services!

12/04/2024

NEW in Michiana Memory: "St. Joseph's High School: A New Catholic High School for South Bend and Mishawaka"

This booklet commemorates the opening of the newly constructed St. Joseph's High School at 1441 N. Michigan St. in 1955. It includes pictures of the building, the staff, and local advertisements.

Check it out in Michiana Memory: https://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/digital/collection/p16827coll10/id/1584

12/02/2024

For more advice on climbing your family tree, join us for Beginning Genealogy on Zoom December 18th. Register online: https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/12044751