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Unlock your heritage with these historical databases

In today's digital age, the quest for personal and historical knowledge has never been more accessible! 

Livingston Parish Library patrons have free access to two comprehensive online databases for exploring personal and national history. From immigration records to vital statistics, these resources help uncover ancestral roots and historical connections. Whether tracing family lineage or diving into broader history, the library's digital collection makes discovery easy and accessible.

Visit Livingston Parish Library's database collection and start uncovering your story.

Ancestry (Library Edition) 

With an online collection of more than 7,000 databases, you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. 

American Antiquarian Society Historical Periodicals Collection (AAS) 

Gain digital access to a highly comprehensive collection of American periodicals published between 1691 and 1912. Subject coverage includes: advertising, health, women's issues, science, the history of slavery, industry and professions, religious issues, culture and the arts, and more.