Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
An anonymous donation to the Falls City Library and Arts Center will help people research their family history.
Library Director Hope Schawang says a $5,000 donation given through local businesswoman Susan Sipple was used to purchase a second microfilm machine for the Library’s Genealogy Room. Schawang says having a second microfilm machine will be a great benefit. (play audio :24)
The Library has many resources and records available to help people researching local history. As technology changes, Schawang says many of the records have been scanned into the computer and are available digitally. (play audio :36)
The 2010 and 2011 editions of the Falls City Journal will also soon be searchable digitally, and the library also has microfilm of many historic Richardson County newspapers. (play audio :36)
Richardson County Census records are available from 1860 through 1910. For those needing help with genealogy research or looking up local history, Schawang says there are several volunteers who regularly provide assistance to visitors. (play audio :45)
The new microfilm machine has been delivered and is now in place in the Library’s Genealogy Room. Schawang says library staff, along with a few local genealogists, received training in how to use the new machine last week.
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton schools mourn student death
Doniphan Co search warrant leads to 3 arrests
Info sought on missing Sabetha teen
Missing Atchison couple draws renewed interest
Fleeing, drugs, hold Atchison man
Atchison's USD 409 names new Superintendent
ATCH CO SO seeks tips regarding stolen motorcycle
Jackson Heights names new MS/HS Principal
Atchison foundry renamed in acquisition
Expansion of Atchison skatepark planned
NioCorp to begin 12-week drilling program
Tecumseh Prison inmates arrested for 2023 assaults
Olathe woman arrested in Jackson Co on drug charges
Hiawatha City Commission approves fireworks on trial basis
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief to retire
Two new members appointed to Brown Co Planning Commission
Falls City Council hears updated on electric department
Funding approved for 2 Jackson Co Parks and Rec projects
LATEST STORIES
Jefferson Co bridge work underway
Dean, assistant, secured for proposed BC med school
Richardson Co board conducts grievance hearing
Update to Nebraska State Park burn bans
Holt Co, Mo bridge project delayed
Auburn, Neb to celebrate 143rd birthday
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters
Auburn School Board approves administrator salaries
RELATED STORIES
Falls City Library to Be Open Fridays
Hemphill to Give Presentation at Falls City Library
Energy-Savings Presentation Thursday in Falls City
GFWC Art Show Contest Winners Announced
Affordable Care Act Presentation at Falls City Library
New Stalder Gallery Exhibit Features Art from Local Collection
Falls City Library Offers Help to Visually Impaired
Bugs, Cary Grant at Falls City Library Thursday
Hiawatha, Ks 66434