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Before You Visit WCPL's Genealogy Department...

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Registration Log

Please sign registration at the circulation desk to request access to the genealogy room every time you come. The registration log provides the library with statistics on how many people are using the genealogy collection.

Food and Drink

Food and drink are not permitted in the Genealogy Room.

Copier Use

A copier is located on the east side of the main circulation desk. You may use it yourself or ask for help from the staff.
Cost of B&W copies per page:
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1-Sided Copies:
8 1/2 x 11 - $0.15
8 1/2 x 14 - $0.15
11 x 17 - $0.30
2-Sided Copies:
8 1/2 x 11 - $0.25
8 1/2 x 14 - $0.25
11 x 17 - $0.50

Microfilm Machines

There is a digital microfilm reader/printer located in the Genealogy room. A Second Microfilm reader is located next to the microfilm cabinet but it does not print.

Our Microfilm Collection:
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Wabash Plain Dealer: 1859 - Present
Sunday Morning Call: 1892-1893
Wabash Weekly Courier: 1876-1887
Wabash Free Trader: 1873-1876
Wabash Republican: 1869-1874
Wabash Tribune: 1865-1867
Weekly Intelligencer: 1854-1864
Wabash Gazette: 1848 - 1858
Wabash Friends Church Records: 1700-1969
Wabash County Census: 1820-1930
N. Manchester News-Journal: 5/10/1877-4/19/1894
Kentucky Census: 1810-1840
Microfilm

Computers

Computers with internet are available for public use.

Technology: Laptops, Cameras, Scanners & Phones

You may bring laptop computers, tablets, cameras and cell phones.

Use of scanners or cameras on uncopyrighted material will be limited and only with the permission of the genealogy librarian.

So as not to disturb other patrons, please avoid making or answering calls on cell phones in the library.
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