Dougherty County Public Library

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Contact Information
Address: Northwest Branch Library, 2507 Dawson Road, Albany, Georgia  31707 Telephone: 229-420-3270 (Main number), 229-420-3204 (Genealogy Desk), Laureen Alford, Genealogy Librarian Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M., Sat. 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.  Directions/Parking Map: Google map Email: lalford@docolib.org Website: DocoLib Facebook: Facebook

Description of Collections
Print Collection

We have an excellent collection of print resources for Southwest Georgia and the migration routes leading to Southwest Georgia. Our collection of print volumes for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carorolina, Georgia and Alabama are particularly good. We have: Family and local histories, Military records, State and County records, Marriage records, Census records, Obituaries, Journals, General reference and how-to books, Local high school annuals (print, CD), Immigration Records, and Albany maps 1850-1910.

Microfilm Collection

Census records: CT (1800 – 1850), DE (1800 – 1840) GA (Population 1820 – 1930; Soundex 1880 – 1930, Agricultural and Manufacturing 1850 - 1880, Slave 1850 - 1860), MA (1800 – 1830), MD (1810 – 1840), NC (1790 – 1860), NH (1800 – 1830), NY (1790), PA (1790 – 1840), RI (1790), SC (1790 – 1860), VA (1790 – 1860), and VT (1790, 1810 – 1830). Newspaper records: The Albany Patriot (Apr. 1845 - Sept. 1869), The Albany News (1869 - 1871),  The Albany Herald (1892-2018), Other Georgia newspapers from 37 counties in Southwest Georgia, Other records: Georgia county court records from 19 counties in Southwest Georgia; Alabama Death Index (1908 -  1959); SC Marriages After 1842; SC wills for five counties; MS Death Certificate Index (1912 - 1941); Confederate Pardon Applications; Adjutant General Salt Distribution Records (1862 - 1864); Hollingsworth Card File; Tucker Littleton Papers; Diary of Nelson Tift.

Digital Collection

Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, Galileo, Georgia Historic Newspapers, Rootsweb, Albany City Directories, Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, Digital Library of Georgia, Old Aerial Photos of Albany.

Special Collections

Carnegie Library scrapbooks, construction photographs of the Dougherty County Courthouse, World War II era scrapbooks from Albany DARR Aerotech.

Services
Reference Services Tours and genealogy collection orientations. Assistance or instruction with using the library, including locating materials, using the catalog, using computers to access information, and using basic reference sources. Assistance identifying library materials needed to answer a question. Providing brief, factual answers to questions, such as addresses, statistics, phone numbers, etc. that can be quickly located. Research Services General research guidance and assistance, research suggestions, Limited research assistance as time permits or by appointment. Instructional Services Monthly genealogy classes on various topics (currently via Facebook Live); Speeches, presentations and workshops upon request, at the library or at your organization; One-on-one instruction as time permits or by appointment.

Guides
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