Finally, after 72 years the 17th Census (1950) has been released. Hard to believe it - genealogists everywhere have been waiting for this moment, including all of us in the North Carolina Collection. What will we find out, better yet, who will we find? North Carolina Collection waiting for the 1950 Census Release. First of… Continue reading 1950 Census, It’s Here!
Category: Government Resources
ZOMBIE DOCUMENTS
Halloween is just around the corner and our minds turn to scary things like ghosts and zombies. But there are scarier things out there and I am here to tell you there is nothing scarier to a librarian than unread books and documents. Sitting on the shelf day after day waiting for someone to pick… Continue reading ZOMBIE DOCUMENTS
Constitution Day 2021
Tomorrow, September 17th, please stop by the North Carolina Collection and help us celebrate Constitution Day by picking up a free copy of the United States Constitution. Why September 17th you ask? On that day in 1787 in Philadelphia, 38 members of the Constitutional Congress put pen to paper and signed the Constitution. Actually, there… Continue reading Constitution Day 2021
Election Academy
How much do you really know about the election process? Have you ever wondered about it? Admit it you know you have and probably more so recently. The news stories and headlines have us all wondering and trying to figure out how the election process works. So here is some good news. The Forsyth County… Continue reading Election Academy
National Medal of Honor Day
Today is National Medal of Honor Day. March 25, 1991, Congress set aside this day as a national day of recognition for Medal of Honor recipients. Check out PUBLIC LAW 101-564—NOV. 15, 1990. Why march 25th you ask? It is the anniversary of the first Medal of Honor presentation to Union Army Private Jacob Parrott.… Continue reading National Medal of Honor Day
Happy Presidents Day
Presidents Day sneaks up on most of us every year. So this year I thought I would try to mark the day in some way and since we are a Federal Depository so it seems like we should have some information around here somewhere. My first stop is the Government Printing Office or gpo.gov. Which… Continue reading Happy Presidents Day
North Carolina Building Code Updated
The International Code Council has recently updated The North Carolina State Building Code to reflect all of the changes for the 2018 edition. The North Carolina Collection has a full set of the new codes in print that you can use in the room for your reference. If you are unable to come to the… Continue reading North Carolina Building Code Updated
Local Ordinance Codes Online
The Winston-Salem and Forsyth County code of ordinances are available online through Municode using the links below. While there are print copies inside the North Carolina collection that are used by both staff and patrons alike, it is very convenient to search the online versions for quick reference. Forsyth County code Winston-Salem city code You can… Continue reading Local Ordinance Codes Online
Voting Information for Forsyth County
With the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, the North Carolina Room staff has naturally been fielding a lot of questions regarding early voting locations, how to register to vote, and more. If you live in Forsyth County, one of your best resources to find information about voting, and the resource we reference most often… Continue reading Voting Information for Forsyth County
Using the State Archives and State Library for Genealogical Research: A Free Webinar
North Carolina Genealogical Society The North Carolina Genealogical Society is delighted to present: Diane L. Richard, ME, MBA“How a Genealogist Uses the State Archives of NC and the State Library of NC” A LIVE webinar on 20 January 2017, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST About the Webinar: Preparation is key to making a successful… Continue reading Using the State Archives and State Library for Genealogical Research: A Free Webinar