Special Collections

The Special Collections room contains over 5,500 items. Subject areas include Genealogy, the Civil War, Texana, and local history (Palestine and Anderson County). Local newspapers, census records, and other vital statistics and documents are available on microfilm.

Genealogical information from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be accessed on computer via CD-ROM databases, along with Internet resources. Maps, city directories and telephone books, and genealogical-historical journals are handy for browsing. Microfilm and microfiche readers are available. Copies are 25 cents each.

The Special Collections librarian assists patrons in finding historical and genealogical material. Telephone, e-mail, and mail requests for information are welcomed. The library charges a small fee for these services. If extensive research is needed the librarian will refer patrons to a local genealogist who can provide research for a fee.

Address:
1101 N. Cedar
Palestine, TX 75801
Telephone: 903-729-4121
E-mail : genlib@palestine.lib.tx.us