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How to Research Local History: Home

Local History Research

Welcome.

This guide will help you research local history topics for Western North Carolina and southern Appalachia.

Secondary Sources

Newspapers

Microfilm is also an option. A librarian can set up the machine; bring a flash drive to save images.

Company/Organization Records

Political Information

Directories, Yearbooks, Vital Records, and Family Histories

Other (Images, Correspondence, Manuscripts, etc.)

  • Genealogy and Historical Societies
  • Public Libraries
  • Academic Library Special Collections

Quick Links

Your Subject Librarian

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Heidi Buchanan
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Contact:
Hunter Library
176 Central Drive
Cullowhee, USA
828-227-3408
hbuchanan@wcu.edu
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Subjects: Appalachia, History
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