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History
The Digital Shoebox--Open up the Past!
Digital Shoebox --Open up
the Past! Libraries, museums, genealogical and historical societies
have treasures in their collections. Many of these came from people
who stored their personal treasures for generations in a shoebox.
The Digital Shoebox brings these historical treasures together in a
searchable online scrapbook. It will serve as a primary resource for
materials relating to the rich history and culture of Southeastern
Ohio--the "start of it all!"
Using the latest technology, the history of
Southeastern Ohio has been placed in a shoebox for storage, a digital
shoebox that is. Public libraries throughout Ohio have collected
historical treasures and placed thousands of items in a searchable online
scrapbook. These items have been scanned and converted from a
physical paper format to an electronic image that can be viewed from any
computer with Internet access. Some of the fascinating treasures
contained in the Digital shoebox include photos, maps, documents, county
histories, city directories, school mementos, and artifacts.
Advantages of the Digital Shoebox: items
are permanently stored, collection is protected from wear and tear,
maintained from a central location, and new items can easily be added.
If you have any items that could be included in
this project, contact the library.
Your items will be returned to you unharmed.
*Funded by The Library Services and
Technology Act (LSTA).
Genealogy Research Room
Visit the Research Room at the library. The Monroe County Genealogical Society chapter maintains this collection of data on Monroe County and related areas. Donations are welcome. Monday-Thursday 10-8 Friday & Saturday 10-5
Monroe County Genealogical Society
Website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmccogs/
Box 641 Woodsfield, OH 43793-0641
Phone: (740) 483-1029, Karen Romick
Email: Monroe County Chapter, OGS
The Monroe County Chapter of The Ohio Genealogical Society was chartered
in 1984 as a chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. Our purpose is to
promote genealogy and preserve genealogical data in our county. We share
this information with others and may provide the link you are
seeking.
Monroe County Historical Society
The History and people of Monroe County, Ohio.
Website:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmchs/
Email :
moncohissoc@att.net
Links
Map of Woodsfield, OH circa 1899 - from Library of Congress
Political Graveyard - Research past Politicians from Monroe County