Central Special Collections

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The Special Collections Department supports the research needs of scholars, researchers, and genealogists from Fulton County and around the world.

Those research needs are met by providing controlled access to collections, including rare books, maps, photographs, archival and manuscript collections, as well as microforms, databases, and digital resources.

The Special Collections Department serves as the steward for the Fulton County Library System’s Georgia Collection, Genealogy Collection, Library Archives, Rare Book Collection, City Directories Collection, and the Margaret Mitchell Collection.

We welcome anyone with an interest to visit and use the collections.  If you have a specific topic of interest, or want to view anything in particular, please email us ahead of your visit so we can make sure the items are available for the best use of your time.

The Special Collections Department is open for walk-in research during regular business hours and closes one hour before the rest of the library.   Some collections are only available via appointment, including all archives collections.

Have a question or want to make an appointment?  Email us at: Library.SpecColl@fultoncountyga.gov

COLLECTIONS

FINDING AIDS & BIBLIOGRAPHIES

Family History Month: starting your family archives

Links and resources for organizing, preserving, labelling, and storing your family treasures. Beginner friendly!

Resources for African-American Genealogy

Listing of websites, books and organizations that serve as resources for African-American Genealogical Research

Huguenot Genealogy Resources

Genealogy resources for the Huguenots; 16th and 17th century French Protestants who followed the teachings of theologian John Calvin.

Fulton County Communities

Informational links about Fulton County Communities via websites, books and organizations

BLOG POSTS

Family History Month: starting your family archives

Links and resources for organizing, preserving, labelling, and storing your family treasures. Beginner friendly!

Celebrating Family History Month

October is Family History Month. Celebrate by attending free genealogy classes at the Central Library

Hidden Legal Figures

Hidden Legal Figures podcast presents a unique perspective on the American Civil Rights movement through the lens of the lawyers and judges.

Genealogy - Getting Started

Exploring your family history at the library
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