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Buckets and Belts: Evolution of the Great Lakes Self-Unloader  by William LaffertyProud to Work: A Pictorial History of Michigan's Civilian Conservation Corps by Annick Hivert-CarthewFinding and Using African American Newspapers by Timothy PinnickThe Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Churches, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1949-2006: A Story of Perseverance and Survival  by Biruta Abuls
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All About KalamazooPique Your Interest with ‘All About Kalamazoo’ Essays

The local history room has been bringing Kalamazoo’s past to life for more than a decade through All About Kalamazoo essays on the KPL website. Back in 1998, the website launched with twelve essays written by local history staff, divided into four categories: Houses, Businesses, Biography, and General Topics. Over the years, this feature of our website has grown dramatically through the interests and efforts of dozens of people. Today we offer nearly 150 essays in 17 different categories....

 

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Intro to Genealogy

Genealogy Lock-In

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Meet the Local History Staff

Beth TimmermanDavid DeVriesCathy  Serra

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Genealogy Research »

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Local History Room has many genealogical resources.

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Essays »

Gibson Inc.: Music MakersGibson Inc.: Music Makers
Gibson Inc. A-5 Mandolin
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Vine HistoryVine History
A Storied Past, presented by Sharon Ferraro

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