The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library website now has a dedicated page to the genealogy library. Just go to the ABC Libraries website, look under "Research Assistance" and click on "Genealogical Research Center". Or simply click on this link.
There you will find directions to the library, bus routes to the library and parking suggestions, and links to a number of websites.
Also, you'll find links to Fold3 (formerly known as Footnote.com) and Heritage Quest that allow you to access these sites from home for free! All you need is an Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library card (get one, it's worth it!)
Visit the website to find out more. And visit the library when you are in town.
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Showing posts with label Libraries. Show all posts
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25 February 2012
21 June 2010
Special Collections Material Now At Main Library
I know that I'm behind the times, but I wanted to let you know that the Albuquerque Special Collections material has moved to the second floor of the Albuquerque Main Public Library. Not everything is there: for instance, they didn't have have the paper copies of the Albuquerque City Directories - but they did have the microfilm of those directories. However, almost everything is there.
They have about a dozen computers on the second floor that are useable for genealogical research. These computers have free access to the library editions of Ancestry.com, Footnote.com, and other paid websites. Most of the microfilms are there, including the Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. And I found that it appears that all of the genealogical periodicals and books are on the shelves.
Come visit the library! They are open
Mondays 10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesdays 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 7PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed Sunday.
As always, if you are coming from far away, you may wish to call before you leave just in case it is closed for hoidays or unforeseen reasons. You may call the Albuquerque Main Library at 505-768-5141. Their website is at http://www.cabq.gov/library/main.htm#ongoing.
I'll be going over to the library today!
R. Baca
They have about a dozen computers on the second floor that are useable for genealogical research. These computers have free access to the library editions of Ancestry.com, Footnote.com, and other paid websites. Most of the microfilms are there, including the Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. And I found that it appears that all of the genealogical periodicals and books are on the shelves.
Come visit the library! They are open
Mondays 10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesdays 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 7PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed Sunday.
As always, if you are coming from far away, you may wish to call before you leave just in case it is closed for hoidays or unforeseen reasons. You may call the Albuquerque Main Library at 505-768-5141. Their website is at http://www.cabq.gov/library/main.htm#ongoing.
I'll be going over to the library today!
R. Baca
26 March 2008
Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts
Another good library/museum is the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts. The New Mexico Genealogical Society had their March 2008 program there.
Presently, the museum has two exibits: one of the "Civil War in New Mexico" and the other on the "Founding Families of Los Lunas - Luna/Otero Exhibit." Both are great exhibits that include artifacts, photos, and video presentations.
The library is at
251 Main St. NE
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Do a map search to get directions. It's right next to a water tower. Literally - the water tower is in the parking lot.
Like many museums, this one relies on contributions. You may send a donation to their post office box at
PO Box 1209
Los Lunas, NM 87031
They are building up their genealogy collection. If you ever get a chance to find Jim Rickey at the library, he'll help you out with your research. Speaking of which, he wrote up a document titled "Commonly Accessed Websites of Interest to Genealogists in New Mexico." It has a bunch of links that you may find useful. It can also be found on their website.
One more link. Here is a story about the museum in the Valencia County New Bulletin. It also mentions the program that NMGS did at the museum.
Presently, the museum has two exibits: one of the "Civil War in New Mexico" and the other on the "Founding Families of Los Lunas - Luna/Otero Exhibit." Both are great exhibits that include artifacts, photos, and video presentations.
The library is at
251 Main St. NE
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Do a map search to get directions. It's right next to a water tower. Literally - the water tower is in the parking lot.
Like many museums, this one relies on contributions. You may send a donation to their post office box at
PO Box 1209
Los Lunas, NM 87031
They are building up their genealogy collection. If you ever get a chance to find Jim Rickey at the library, he'll help you out with your research. Speaking of which, he wrote up a document titled "Commonly Accessed Websites of Interest to Genealogists in New Mexico." It has a bunch of links that you may find useful. It can also be found on their website.
One more link. Here is a story about the museum in the Valencia County New Bulletin. It also mentions the program that NMGS did at the museum.
Menaul Historical Library of the Southwest
In January, the New Mexico Genealogical Society hosted a program put on by the Menaul Historical Library of the Southwest. This library is housed at the Menaul School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
As per their webpage:
The address of the library is
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Their hours are posted on the website.
The library is supported by donations, so please consider sending them a contribution.
As per their webpage:
The Menaul Historical Library of the Southwest, located in Bennett Hall on the school campus, was founded in 1974. The library serves as the official archive of Menaul School and John Hyson Educational Center in Chimayó. In addition, it is a primary source of information on Presbyterian and related Protestant history in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
The library's collections include books, letters, Bibles, Menaul alumni records, photographs, microfilm, artifacts, manuscripts, oral histories and other memorabilia. All these materials are accessible on site to researchers, students, alumni, churches and other interested parties. Books on Presbyterian, mission school and southwestern history published by the library are available for sale.
The address of the library is
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Their hours are posted on the website.
The library is supported by donations, so please consider sending them a contribution.
16 March 2008
Genealogical Databases at the Rio Rancho Library
The Rio Rancho Library website has links to a number of databases that can be accessed online. Many of them, such as FamilySearch and Rootsweb, can already be accessed without using the library website; while Ancestry.com Library edition can only be be accessed by visiting the library and using their computers. However, there is one database that patrons can access for free through the library website. If you have a Rio Rancho Library card - or even a Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library card - you can get on to Heritage Quest Online for free.
Although Heritage Quest is not quite as good as Ancestry.com, it does have some good databases. For instance:
* U.S. Census records. You may search certain censuses: 1790 - 1820; 1860-1920; and part of 1930. You may browse any census from 1790-1930.
* Over 22,000 family and local history books.
* Abstracts for over 2,000,000 genealogy and local history articles (you have to pay a fee to get the actual articles.)
* Selected records from the Revolutionary War.
* Freedman's Bank records.
* U.S. Serials Set - memorials, petitions and private relief actions of the U.S. Congress.
Check it out!
Although Heritage Quest is not quite as good as Ancestry.com, it does have some good databases. For instance:
* U.S. Census records. You may search certain censuses: 1790 - 1820; 1860-1920; and part of 1930. You may browse any census from 1790-1930.
* Over 22,000 family and local history books.
* Abstracts for over 2,000,000 genealogy and local history articles (you have to pay a fee to get the actual articles.)
* Selected records from the Revolutionary War.
* Freedman's Bank records.
* U.S. Serials Set - memorials, petitions and private relief actions of the U.S. Congress.
Check it out!
02 June 2007
Where to do research in Albuquerque
"...these are a few of my favorite places."
There are many fantastic places in New Mexico to do genealogy research. Here are some that can be found in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
* The University of New Mexico Zimmerman Library has many important New Mexico documents which are archived in the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections. The Online Archive of New Mexico is a catalog of items archived there and in other state libraries. The general collection of Zimmerman Library also has many good books on New Mexico history and genealogy. Lastly, many online databases and journals may be accessed by anyone from any of the library's computers or from home by anyone with a UNM ID.
* The National Hispanic Cultural Center Library has a huge collection of books on Hispanic history and genealogy. One room of the library focuses on New Mexico genealogy.
* Family History Centers are libraries supported by the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints (the Mormons.) There are Family History Centers all over the World. To find a center near you, click on this link. There are three Family History Centers in Albuquerque:
Albuquerque New Mexico
5709 Haines St NE
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Phone: 505-266-4867
Hours: M,F 9am-3pm; T-Th 9am-3pm, 6pm-9pm; Sat 9am-12pm
Albuquerque New Mexico East
4109 Eubank NE
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Phone: 505-293-5610
Hours: M-Th 9am-3pm; T-Th 6pm-8pm
Albuquerque New Mexico West
4500 Ellison Dr NW
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Phone: 505-898-7583
Hours: T,Th 9:30am-12:30pm, 6pm-9pm; W, F-Sat 9:30am-3:30pm; W 6pm-9pm
* The Albuquerque Special Collections Libarary has a huge collection of published works, microfilmed documents, and computer databases. It is probably the best and most accessible genealogy library in Albuquerque. The focus of the library is on New Mexican genealogy; however, there are plenty of resources available for all genealogists.
There are many fantastic places in New Mexico to do genealogy research. Here are some that can be found in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
* The University of New Mexico Zimmerman Library has many important New Mexico documents which are archived in the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections. The Online Archive of New Mexico is a catalog of items archived there and in other state libraries. The general collection of Zimmerman Library also has many good books on New Mexico history and genealogy. Lastly, many online databases and journals may be accessed by anyone from any of the library's computers or from home by anyone with a UNM ID.
* The National Hispanic Cultural Center Library has a huge collection of books on Hispanic history and genealogy. One room of the library focuses on New Mexico genealogy.
* Family History Centers are libraries supported by the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints (the Mormons.) There are Family History Centers all over the World. To find a center near you, click on this link. There are three Family History Centers in Albuquerque:
Albuquerque New Mexico
5709 Haines St NE
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Phone: 505-266-4867
Hours: M,F 9am-3pm; T-Th 9am-3pm, 6pm-9pm; Sat 9am-12pm
Albuquerque New Mexico East
4109 Eubank NE
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Phone: 505-293-5610
Hours: M-Th 9am-3pm; T-Th 6pm-8pm
Albuquerque New Mexico West
4500 Ellison Dr NW
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Phone: 505-898-7583
Hours: T,Th 9:30am-12:30pm, 6pm-9pm; W, F-Sat 9:30am-3:30pm; W 6pm-9pm
* The Albuquerque Special Collections Libarary has a huge collection of published works, microfilmed documents, and computer databases. It is probably the best and most accessible genealogy library in Albuquerque. The focus of the library is on New Mexican genealogy; however, there are plenty of resources available for all genealogists.
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