Holdings

Local History and Genealogy Resources available at the Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Special emphasis is given to the Allegheny-Kiskiminetas River Valley that is located in the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler and Westmoreland.

Reference Volumes

Church and Cemetery Records
City Directories
County and Family Histories
Funeral Home Records
Genealogy How-to Resources
High School Yearbooks
Indexes (Obituaries, Marriages, Wills, etc.)

Microfilm Collection

Microfilm may be viewed during regular library hours.

It is recommended to call before coming in to view microfilm material: 724-226-3491

Local Newspapers

Evening Telegram (Oct. 1, 1914-June 30, 1923)
Freeport Journal (Jan. 17, 1879-May 12, 1905)
Natrona Daily Press (May 9, 1923-Aug. 8, 1923)
New Kensington Dispatch(Nov. 21, 1891-Dec. 7, 1907)
Tarentum Telegram (Sept. 19, 1902-April 19, 1912)
Valley Daily News/Valley News Dispatch (July 1904- Current)

Prior to the 1960s, Valley News coverage is primarily for the Tarentum, Brackenridge, Creighton and Harrison Township area.

The New Kensington Dispatch reported New Kensington events.

Federal Census for Pennsylvania*

Allegheny County (1790-1930)
Armstrong County (in part, 1800-1930)
Butler County (1800-1930)
Indiana County (1820-1900)
Westmoreland County (1790-1930)
Plus various other Pennsylvania counties (1790-1930)
Union Veterans and Widows of 1890
Pittsburgh Marriage Index (1875-1885)

* Dates are not all-inclusive.

Atlases and Maps

The Library has too many to list individually. Various historical atlases and maps of Pennsylvania, the United States and Europe are available, including: