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Local History/Genealogy (LHG) is a research department specializing in the history of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York State, the New England States, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Librarians and materials are available to help answer a wide range of information needs from family history and genealogy to in-depth research on people, places and events in the Syracuse area. The following is a brief overview of available resources in the LHG Department. We encourage you to visit and ask our librarians for assistance with these and our other materials.
When visiting LHG be sure to have a valid Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL) card.
Nonresident OCPL cards may be obtained at the Service Desk on the Lobby Level.
Choose A Local History/Genealogy Collection:
Closed Shelf Materials
Library Catalogs
Additional Sources of Information
Basic Resources for Syracuse & Onondaga County
Last updated: June 12, 2009