[Genealib] Exciting new source at Milwaukee Public Library

[Barbara Gregory]

The Milwaukee Public Library has just launched its first digital
collection, called "Remember When..."  The site is based on a feature
that ran in the Milwaukee Journal daily newspaper from 1963-1994, and
includes images and fully searchable text highlighting Milwaukee history
from the 1870's to the 1950's.

Although the CONTENTdm software and commentary gives the site a
contemporary feel, all text is  itself historic, a "look back at looking
back," so to speak.

Genealogists and local historians will enjoy the ability to quickly
find names and places which were previously hidden because of lack of
indexing.  Records may easily be printed, but high quality images may
also be purchased, along with permissions for work to be published or
exhibited.

For more information and to see the site visit:
http://www.mpl.org/File/digital_remember_index.htm