Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Inc. Libraries for Genealogical Research Library of Michigan, Michigan Library and Historical Center
Address	717 W. Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48915
Mailing address	P. O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909
Phone, Information	(517) 373-1580
Current schedule	(517) 373-5400
Reference Research	(517) 373-1300 (can request a list of researchers)
Special Collection of Genealogy & Local History	(517) 373-1390
Fax	(517) 373-3381
Email	Ask a Librarian (1-5pm daily): http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18640_18659---,00.html librarian@michigan.gov
Home Page	http://www.michigan.gov/hal/ Genealogy Services & Collections: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18635---,00.html About the Abrams Collection: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18890-53704--,00.html, Abrams Collection Genealogy Highlights (specific topics): http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20699---,00.html Genealogy Lecture Series Schedule: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160--78724--,00.html Archival Circulars: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18637_20992---,00.html Michigan Naturalization Record Indexes: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18635_20684---,00.html Michigan Cemetery Index: http://michigancemeteries.libraryofmichigan.org/default.aspx Michigan County Clerks Directory: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18635_20736---,00.html Michigan Genealogy Research Network: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18635_18647-50986--,00.html Information on Michigan History: http://www.sos.state.mi.us/history/museum/explore/explore.html
Online Catalog	http://opac.libofmich.lib.mi.us/screens/opacmenu.html
Hours	8am-6pm Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 1pm-5pm Sunday Closed holidays.
Directions	Directions Follow I-96, exiting at I-127 north, then I-496 west. Follow I-496 west to exit 5, the Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Turn right (north) onto MLK Blvd. and go three blocks to Kalamazoo St. Turn right (east) onto Kalamazoo St. Continue one block passing Butler. In the middle of the next block, turn left towards the building. Follow the street, circling to the right, passing the library entrance. Turn right into the visitor's parking lot. See map of the Michigan Historical Center.
Parking	Parking is available in the large lot across the street from the library at $.50 per hour on weekdays, free on weekends.
Holdings	The Abrams Foundation Historical Collection is the tenth largest collection of genealogical information in the U.S. Manuscripts, diaries, newspapers, books, microfilm relating to Michigan history, genealogy, state and local government. Over 75,000 reels of Michigan newspapers on microfilm (available through interlibrary loan). All Michigan maps and atlases. Federal land patent records on microfilm. State census records. Federal census for states east of Iowa, 1790-1920. Ontario census, 1860-1881. U.S. city directories. County Histories of the Old Northwest, also Pennsylvania and New York, on microfilm. Over 20,000 family histories. Military records to World War I. All transcribed Michigan records: birth, death, marriage, tax, probate, land, town, church, cemetery. Michigan vital record indexes: births 1867-1915, deaths 1867-1914, divorces 1897-1947, marriages 1867-1920. Transcribed vital records for areas from which early settlers came. Many genealogical and historical periodicals. Centennial and sesquicentennial certificate applications with microfiche indexes. Surname index from genealogical society members. Michigan DAR repository. Bibliography of Handy Genealogical References... and where to find them in local repositories lists some materials available at the library with call numbers. Many free handouts are available at the Library of Michigan. Available separately, or as part of the free booklet Beginning Your Genealogical Research: Genealogy and Local History Resources Available at the Library of Michigan How to Research Your Family at the Library of Michigan How to Do Genealogical Research: Basic Books for Beginners in Genealogy Guides to Organizing Genealogical Data Abrams Foundation Historical Collection: Collection "Highlights" How to Connect to the Library of Michigan's ANSWER Online Catalog Michigan Sources of Proof Michigan Vital Records Research Pedigree Chart Family Group Chart Soundex Coding Guide U.S. Census Abstract Forms (1790-1930) Other available handouts and Genealogy Updates include: Floor Locations of Collections Map of South Microfilm Room Library of Michigan Guidelines for Patron Behavior Recent Acquisitions to the Abrams Foundation Historical Collection Genealogy Publications Order Form Beginning Genealogy Genealogical Forms Genealogical Periodicals Genealogical Research Trips Immigrant/Passenger Lists Maps on Microform Oral History Young People & Genealogy Virtual Genealogy: A Guide to Useful Genealogy Internet Sites A selected list of basic genealogical titles for Michigan libraries 50 Best Michigan Genealogy Resources Michigan Newspaper Vital Record Indexes Michigan's Native Americans - A Selective Bibliography Trails, Stagecoaches & Inns of Michigan Michigan Genealogical Research Network (list of researchers) Kentucky Research Ohio Genealogical Resources Virginia Research African American Research Native American Research Scottish Genealogical Research
Restrictions	Open stacks, most items are non-circulating. Circulating materials available to all Michigan residents. There is a one hour time limit on microform readers if the library is busy.
Publications	Publications: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835---,00.html Guide to the Michigan Genealogical and Historical Collections (1996), the Michigan 1870 Census Index (10-volume set available for $25 each), the Michigan Cemetery Source Book (1994) available for $20, and Genealogy Update (a periodic bulletin) for many topics. Now in preparation: A Guide to Genealogical and Historical Source Material Relating to Michigan, a shelf list of the most used materials with call numbers, expected publication, fall 1996. Family Trails periodical. The Michigan Cemetery Source Atlas (1991) is out now out of print but used copies may be available through Bookfinder.
Free Handouts	The Library of Michigan provides a number of very useful handouts. 50 Best Michigan Genealogy Resources Beginning Your Genealogical Research: Guides & Forms to Get You Started Family Group Sheet Genealogy Updates (Bibliographies): A selected list of basic genealogical titles for Michigan libraries African American Research Beginning Genealogy Genealogical Forms Genealogical Periodicals Genealogical Research Trips How to Do Genealogical Research Immigrant/Passenger Lists Kentucky Research Maps on Microfilm Michigan Newspaper Vital Record Indexes Michigan's Native Americans Native American Research Ohio Genealogical Resources Oral History Scottish Genealogical Research Trails, Stagecoaches & Inns of Michigan Unique Collection Highlights Virginia Research Young People & Genealogy Library of Michigan: Floor Locations of Collections Library of Michigan: Genealogy & Local History Resources Library of Michigan: Genealogy Publications Order Form Library of Michigan: Guidelines for Patron Behavior Library of Michigan: Map of South Microfilm Room Michigan Genealogical Research Network (societies, professional genealogists) Michigan Sources of Proof Michigan Vital Records Research Pedigree Chart Recent Acquisitions to the Abrams Foundation Historical Collection Soundex Coding Guide U.S. Census extract forms: 1790, 1800/1810 1820 1830 1840 1850/1860 and 1850/1860 Slave Schedule 1870 1880 and 1890 Special Veterans Schedule 1900 1900, 1910 Indian Population 1910 1920 Virtual Genealogy: A Guide to Useful Genealogy Internet Sites
Copying	Photocopies $.10 each for black and white (including microfilm, microfiche, and Internet), $.50 each for color. Many materials may not be copied. Microfilm reader printer copies $.25; microfiche copies $.50.
	Copyright © 1997-2007, Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to print a single copy for personal use is granted. http://www.hvcn.org/info/gswc/library/libmichigan.htm Designed by S. Brevoort. Revised 15 October 2007. Send comments or changes to Sharon at wwwgswc@aol.com. Images © GSWC, Corel Corporation; photographs © S. Brevoort.