Statewide Iowa — You can now access the past via your computer through the State Historical Society of Iowa’s online catalog.
State Archivist, Anthony Jahn says there are some 200 million pieces of history.
Jahn says the online catalog puts it at your fingertips without leaving home.
He says making the catalog available is one of the key duties of the Historical Society.
October is Family History Month.
He says the online catalog is easy to use.
Jahn says they hear from a lot of people doing research for projects or their personal information.
The project aligns with the department’s ongoing efforts to increase access to historical research materials, both online and at the State Historical Society of Iowa Research Centers in Des Moines and Iowa City. The society recently expanded visiting hours at both research centers to 9 am until noon and 1-4 pm Wednesday through Friday by appointment.
