WILLARD LIBRARY
Evansville, Indiana
I first heard of Willard Library back in 2000 when I was following up my fascination with ghosts (the Library has a reputation - from what I have experienced it's true, but others might not agree). I now go there yearly to follow up the ghost aspect, but Lo and Behold, the Library is more than just a Spooky Face! This Library carries the 3rd largest collection of genealogical data in the State of Indiana... And I get to stay ALLLLLLL NIGHT in it! Four of my passions all in one building. I get goosebumps thinking about it! Ok, I know you are hurting yourselves: 1)ghosts; 2)old buildings; 3)my beloved friends; 4)genealogy - not necessarily in that order. The building itself was the first purpose built public library in Indiana, and boasts all the original woodwork save a few small pieces which were replaced using vintage wood kept in the attic. The research room is beautiful, with long library tables each festooned with green library lamps.
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For more information please click on the above link. Tell them Maer says "Hi".
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What The Ghost Camera Sees
What You Would See
I confess I have only used this place once in my capacity as a genealogical researcher. I will do the real deal this year and see what happens.. IF I get time. Meanwhile, here are a few pics of the place to get you into the researching mood.
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The last steps to the third floor - and the research room.
Most of my dealings with the library are through the Director, Greg Hager (he needs a better staff picture), but as long as the Library website is up to date, I'd say that contacting the Archivist or the Special Collections Librarian would be a good start to finding what you need. You can't find if you don't ask/look/beg/bribe...
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