Elizabeth M. MacDonell Memorial Library and Archive

Elizabeth M. MacDonell Memorial Library and Archive

The Elizabeth M. MacDonell Memorial Library and Archive is located inside the Museum. The library and archive collections contain information about Allen County and the Greater Northwestern Ohio Region. There is an abundance of resources for researchers and genealogists. The entire collection of the library is non-circulating.

The Elizabeth M. MacDonell Memorial Library is open every Tuesday and Friday from 1:00-5:00pm and by appointment. Please call 419-222-9426 to schedule your appointment. Send research requests to either Rachel Johnston, Senior Registrar and Archivist, at rjohnston@allencountymuseum.org or Anna Selfridge, Assistant Archivist, at aselfridge@allencountymuseum.org.

LIBRARY RECORDS FOR RESEARCH

The Allen County Museum is pleased to offer the following records for research.
To view specific names and dates, press “Ctrl” + “F.” To zoom in, press “Ctrl” + “+.”

Newspaper Data

Court Records/Naturalization Information

Newspaper Abbreviations
ACD= Allen County Democrat
DT= Democratic Times
LA= Lima Argus
LD= Logan Democrat
LG= Lima Gazette
LGG= Logan County Democrat
LM= ? LG
LWG= Lima Weekly Gazette
NAT= The National
POR= The Porcupine
PP= People’s Press
RH= Republican Herald
WG= Western Gazette
DWH= Delphos Weekly Herald

Vital Statistics Record Type Abbreviations
B= Births
D= Deaths
X= Divorces
M= Marriages