Archives Hours:
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Friday
 
     9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday
 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
  12:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

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             The Hudson Historical Archives

The Archives of the Hudson Library and Historical Society house extensive genealogy and local history collections. The genealogy collection provides a well-rounded selection of materials for researchers, with an emphasis on sources for the eastern United States and especially Ohio. The collection is enhanced by a wide variety of genealogical periodicals. Additionally, there is an extensive microfilm collection, which includes selections of census records (mostly Ohio), vital records, and other research tools  such as the Barbour Collection of Connecticut Vital Records. Our Genealogy On-Line Desktop service provides users full free access to subscription sites such as Ancestry.com as well as internet access to free sites such as the Ellis Island records.

The local history collection deals primarily with Ohio, with a focus on Hudson and Summit County. Sources include a virtually complete run of Hudson newspapers from the late 1820's as well as 19th century area newspapers such as the Ravenna Republican and the Summit County Beacon. The collection also houses a substantial holding of non-circulating photographs from Hudson as well as other areas around the region. A major part of this collection is the Grace Goulder Izant Collection.

There is a large manuscript collection here, including one of the nation's largest collections of materials about famed abolitionist John Brown. In addition to substantial holdings concerning founding families such as the Hudsons, the collection also contains documents related to local organizations such as the Hudson Garden Club and the League of Women Voters.

The collection is available to the public on Sunday 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

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