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Library Resources For Family History

Starting out on your family history journey can be daunting... join one the Mitchell Library librarians for a FREE introductory session on library resources for family history.

Library Resources For Family History

About Library Resources For Family History

17th May 2025
2.30pm
The Mitchell Library and Theatre
The Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 7DN
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Free but booking required
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Find out about electoral registers, monumental inscriptions, census, Ancestry, Find my Past, Post Office directories, the Glasgow Collection, and our extensive newspaper collection.

Please call 0141 287 2988 or email Special Collections to book a space.

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