GENEALOGY
The Emporia Public Library's collection of local newspapers on microfilm, indexes, directories, and other resources are available for researchers. Below is our list of collections:
Digitizes Papers
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The Emporia Gazette from 1878-1986. Available from Community History Archive.
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The Kansas Digital Newspapers are available through the Kansas Historical Society.
Microfilm & Reader. Our microfilm reader and computer is available for staff to print and scan microfilm for patrons. Our collection includes
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The Emporia Gazette
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Lyon County newspapers
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Lyon County marriage records
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Emporia city directories
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Lyon County Kansas census records
Indexes and Directories Available
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Hodge Indexes
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Indexes to death notices in the Emporia Gazette 1892-2012
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Indexes to early Emporia and Lyon County newspapers
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Polk Directories
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Emporia city directories dating back to the 1950s
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Genealogy Resources
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Lyon County History Center has the Lyon County Archives
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Find a Grave has many graves listed with pictures
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Fold3 provides access to military records
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Heritage Quest provides access to Census Reports, City Directories and more