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Research Jacksonville history through the Beaches Leader Historical and Current Collection with coverage from 1963 through today.

Jacksonville Public Library is a certified FamilySearch Affiliate, giving you additional access to the world's largest online collection of genealogical materials at selected computers in Special Collections at the Main Library.

With resources for all grade levels, this collection provides almost 200 million articles, ebooks, videos and more on a wide range of topics and interests.

Research Jacksonville history through the Florida Times-Union Historical and Current Collection with coverage from 1883 through today.

Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

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A Premier collection of U.S. obituaries, death notices, and funeral notices from 1704 – today.

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This historical newspaper collection provides online, searchable, first-hand accounts, and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time (1893 - 2010).