Catalogs & Useful Links
| Name | Descripton |
|---|---|
| Cragin's Catalog | LCI Catalog |
| ResearchITCT.org | Connecticut's Statewide Research Source--Search magazines, journals, newspapers, business, and health information |
Connecticut News
| Name | Descripton |
|---|---|
| The Connecticut Mirror | An online news source that will enable readers to become better informed about state government and public policy |
| Connecticut Network | Your State. Your Government. Your Network. Watch public hearings at the Connecticut Legislature. |
| The Day | A daily newspaper covering a 20-town region in eastern Connecticut |
| Hartford Courant | The country's oldest newspaper in continuous publication |
| Hartford Courant - Historical | (1764-1922) Via ResearchITCT.org (please have your library card ready) |
| Norwich Bulletin | Serving eastern Connecticut since 1791 |
| Connecticut News Junkie | A Connecticut news site that understands the usual media offerings just aren't enough. |
Genealogy
The Library has a small local history and genealogy collection, which is accessible during Library service hours. Additionally, the following links may be helpful in your research.
| Name | Descripton |
|---|---|
| Ancestry.com | Offers both free and premium subscription databases including the Social Security Death Index and U.S. Census Records, and numerous databases dedicated to specific ethnic origins and regions |
| Connecticut Genealogical Society | Serving family history enthusiasts and genealogists. |
| Connecticut Museum of History & Culture | A non-profit museum, library, and education center |
| Connecticut History Online | A collection of images of the state's people, places and events |
| Connecticut State Library | Some databases are made available through paid subscriptions or licenses and can be accessed only at the State Library. |
| Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites | A list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online |
| Ellis Island Immigration | Search the electronic archive of passenger lists from Ellis Island's immigration records. |
| Family Search | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides access to genealogical records gathered from all over the world. |
| The Godfrey Library | Located in Middletown, CT, the Godfrey Library houses city and business directories, vital records, printed census records, state, county, and local histories as well as numerous family histories, family bible records, and service and pension records |
| NEHGS/American Ancestors | New England Historic Genealogical Society is a national center for family history, heritage, and culture. |
| National Archives & Records Administration Genealogy Page | Find information on how to do genealogical research at the National Archives and other useful links. |
| National Genealogical Society | The premier national society for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian |
| FindMyPast | FindMyPast is the home of British and Irish family history records. It is a paid subscription service. |
| Roots Web | The oldest and largest FREE genealogy site, supported by Ancestry.com |
| VitalChek to Obtain Vital Records | Locate and order birth certificates and other vital records throughout the United States. |