Jefferson County Library - Genealogy

Jefferson County Library - Genealogy The Della Lang Local History and Genealogy Room of the Jefferson County Library-Northwest Branch. https://linktr.ee/jclgenealogy

!! This program has been canceled. Meet the authors and learn about this iconic piece of St. Louis history on Tuesday, N...
11/14/2025

!! This program has been canceled.

Meet the authors and learn about this iconic piece of St. Louis history on Tuesday, November 18th!
Authors Miriam Moynihan and Ryan Buckley will be at the Northwest Branch to share an engaging look at their book on the South Broadway Athletic Club, a St. Louis institution with a remarkable legacy spanning over 125 years.
Founded in 1899 by five men in South St. Louis, the SBAC quickly became a hub for boxing, wrestling, and community life. From its early days producing Olympic medalists and Golden Gloves champions to hosting lively social events that drew generations of families, the club has remained a cornerstone of the Soulard neighborhood.
Through vivid stories and rare historical images, Moynihan and Buckley trace the evolution of the club—from its first matches on Geyer Avenue to its modern-day revival—capturing both the grit of the ring and the spirit of camaraderie that has sustained the SBAC for more than a century.
Discover how this historic athletic club continues to inspire pride, resilience, and community connection in St. Louis.

We had a beary good time with everyone at the JCL-Northwest Branch Fall Festival today! If you joined in on the fun, mus...
11/09/2025

We had a beary good time with everyone at the JCL-Northwest Branch Fall Festival today! If you joined in on the fun, music, storytelling, games, and crafts, share your photos with us!

Don’t be afraid to take a peek into the past…👻 🎃This pensive clown at the High Ridge Community Center for the Meramec Co...
10/27/2025

Don’t be afraid to take a peek into the past…👻 🎃
This pensive clown at the High Ridge Community Center for the Meramec Community Press Halloween contest is just one of many treasures you’ll find in our Digital Archives.

Browse spooky snapshots and community memories all year long: https://jeffcolib.catalogaccess.com/

[2012.001.034 Photograph of a clown at High Ridge Community Center for the Meramec Community Press Halloween contest. The clown pictured is Bro. Patrick Donoghue, according to writing on the back of the photograph.]

Just in time for ✨spooky season ✨ In this program, Dr. Jeff Smith explores the eerie side of medical training, when doct...
10/14/2025

Just in time for ✨spooky season ✨
In this program, Dr. Jeff Smith explores the eerie side of medical training, when doctors hired graverobbers to sell them cadavers for teaching anatomy. On Thursday, October 23rd, at 6 PM, you’ll learn about these “resurrectionists,” and their trade--including right here in the St. Louis area!

This program is for adults. Sign up here: https://jeffcolibrarymo.libcal.com/calendar/17659/Grave_Robbing

10/14/2025

We just unlocked millions of new records.

🇮🇹 13 million civil and church records from Italy
🇵🇭 3 million census records from the Philippines

If you can believe it, there is even more where that came from! And yes, it is all still totally FREE.

Link in the comments!

Family History Day has begun! But it’s not too late to join us throughout the day. Don’t miss out on a chance to take ho...
10/04/2025

Family History Day has begun! But it’s not too late to join us throughout the day.
Don’t miss out on a chance to take home one of three DNA kits or a copy of Jefferson County, Missouri History & Families!

Celebrate the start of Family History Month with us on Saturday, October 4th, starting at 10 AM! We will have several sp...
10/02/2025

Celebrate the start of Family History Month with us on Saturday, October 4th, starting at 10 AM! We will have several special guest speakers, tools to help you create digital heirlooms, and a chance to take home a free DNA kit! This event will be held at the JCL-Northwest Branch Meeting Room from 10 AM to 3 PM.

We are celebrating Family History Month with our annual Family History Day at Northwest Branch on Saturday, October 4th,...
09/26/2025

We are celebrating Family History Month with our annual Family History Day at Northwest Branch on Saturday, October 4th, and attendees will have the chance to win one of several DNA kits! There will be a digitization station set up to convert your family photos, documents, records, and letters into digital format -- including a USB flash drive to store them on! Want to learn about DNA research, using newspaper archives, and what you can find at the Missouri State Archives? We'll have speakers throughout the day on these topics! Want to meet others in the community who are interested in family and local history? We'll see you there! Register for this event by visiting jeffcolib.org or call 636-677-8186

Buster Brown (and his dog Tige) were seen all across the US in the early to mid-1900s in various print advertisements an...
09/17/2025

Buster Brown (and his dog Tige) were seen all across the US in the early to mid-1900s in various print advertisements and brand deals. In 1904, the characters came to St. Louis and became associated with Brown Shoe Company.

Hear about the history of Buster Brown and how their image transformed consumer culture in this presentation by BB expert archivist and historian Dr. Kris Runberg Smith on Friday, September 19th, at noon.

This program is co-sponsored by Missouri Humanities -- mohumanities.org

It's happening tomorrow! We're excited to be a part of St. Louis County Library's History Expo on Saturday, September 6,...
09/05/2025

It's happening tomorrow!
We're excited to be a part of St. Louis County Library's History Expo on Saturday, September 6, starting at 10 AM. Stop by for a visit!

Taking a walk down memory lane at the library! 🥰Melissa and Barbara enjoyed flipping through our high school yearbook ar...
09/03/2025

Taking a walk down memory lane at the library! 🥰
Melissa and Barbara enjoyed flipping through our high school yearbook archives during a recent visit, finding familiar faces and treasured memories.

Our yearbook collection includes:
Northwest, Fox, De Soto, Seckman, and Herculaneum high schools, many area elementary and middle schools, and pre-1950 archives. Give us a call or stop in to see what memories we have for you to uncover! 💫

📚✨ September is full of history at the JCL Genealogy & Local History Department! ✨📚We’re excited to share a lineup of pr...
08/29/2025

📚✨ September is full of history at the JCL Genealogy & Local History Department! ✨📚

We’re excited to share a lineup of programs that bring the past to life:

🔎 Local History Expo – Join us as we participate in the St. Louis County Library’s Local History Expo, a great opportunity to connect with area organizations and explore regional resources.

👞 Buster Brown at the 1904 World’s Fair – Discover the story of Buster Brown, a comic strip character who became a cultural sensation at the St. Louis World’s Fair.

🏺 Cahokia Mounds: History & People – Learn about the remarkable civilization that once thrived at Cahokia Mounds and its lasting impact on our region.

Don’t miss your chance to explore fascinating stories and uncover history with us this September!

👉 For full event details, visit our calendar at jeffcolib.org

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