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Local History<\/h2>\n

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There are many resources available at the library and online for those interested in learning about the history of the Union Grove area and for genealogical research.<\/p>\n

Family Research and Local History Files<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is best to ask for assistance at the circulation desk when starting your research, as some of the items listed below are not accessible to the public without staff guidance.<\/p>\n

Historical books of Wisconsin and Racine and Kenosha counties<\/p>\n

DVDs of local celebrations.<\/p>\n

Vertical History File \u2013 news clippings of various local events, people, etc. Obituaries, weddings, anniversaries, Union Grove High School annuals<\/p>\n

Historic Plat books<\/p>\n

Print Newspaper Archive \u2013 Union Grove Sun and The Westine<\/p>\n

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Search <\/span><\/span>Family & Local History:<\/span><\/h3>\n

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HeritageQuest Online offers genealogical information including a census search (complete set of Federal census images from 1790-1930, include name indexes for many years), books (20,000 family and local histories), the PERSI index (over 1.6 million genealogy and local history articles), and much more. HeritageQuest may be accessed from the BadgerLink home page.<\/p>\n

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