The Oberlin Public Library has an excellent selection of genealogy resources. The Oberlin College Libraries can supplement that with its older historical and research materials, including newspapers, maps, directories, government publications and microforms, as well as with current publications (including some in electronic format).
This guide lists some Oberlin College Library materials that may be useful with your genealogy research.
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