Primary source documents related to critical people and events that explore African-American history.
Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card. […]
Biography
American Ancestors
Provides access to 1.4+ billion records spanning the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond Available for in-library use only at Blasco Library. […]
Ancestry Library Edition
Unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. Available for in-library use only at Blasco Library. […]
MyHeritage
This multilingual family history research database includes historical documents from 48 countries, historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
Resource provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card. […]
African American History
Articles, slideshows, videos, images, biographies, primary sources, maps, and graphs documenting over five centuries of the African-American experience. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required. […]
Heritage Hub
Provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from 1704 through today from across the United States. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required. […]
The Black Freedom Struggle
A selection of primary resources for teaching and learning about six crucial phases of the U.S. Black freedom struggle. External web resource. […]
Heritage Quest
Provides comprehensive information for conducting genealogical and local history research. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required. […]
Fold3
A genealogy database that features collections of original records including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military, spanning from the Revolutionary War to today. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required. […]
Contemporary Authors
Biographical coverage of more than 100,000 writers and authors. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card. […]