Godfrey Memorial Library

United States Connecticut  Middlesex  Archives and Libraries  

Godfrey Memorial Library 134 Newfield St. Middletown, Connecticut 06457 Telephone: 860-346-4375 Fax: 860-347-9874 E-mail: [mailto:Sharon@godfrey.org Sharon@godfrey.org] Reference Librarian Internet: Godfrey Memorial Library about us, memberships, search, events, and opportunities. Internet: Catalog by keywords, author, title, subject, location, and others. Internet: AGBI Search form ($).


 * The collection is national in scope with many online records in addition to its physical collection. They compiled the . This library is an excellent genealogical facility including many New England town records, guidebooks, indexes, biographies, and genealogies.

History

The Godfrey Memorial Library, is a library that specializes in genealogy and history, located in Middletown, Connecticut which incorporated in 1947 and opened it's doors in May, 1951. The Godfrey Library is has approximately 200,000 books and periodicals in its collection which includes state and local histories, family histories, biographies, church records, funeral records, cemetery records, military records, maps, and more. The library is physically located in Middletown, however, subscribers have access to online collections.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Godfrey Memorial Library is to promote the study of family history by:

- Inspiring individuals in all sectors of society to study their heritage and their own place in history.

- Supporting educational activities that create enthusiasm for family research.

- Making genealogical and historical resources available to all on a national and international level by continuing the expansion, modernization, and distribution of the collection of print, electronic manuscript and other information media as technology develops.

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