Families’ Tall Tales
We all have family stories. They can range from legendary tales to something mentioned in passing.
Discovering Your Welsh Ancestry
Wales has been a part of the United Kingdom for centuries yet still retains its language and culture.
ShipIndex Removed
Unfortunately, ShipIndex is no longer a resource that’s available at Mid-Continent Public Library.
Something New This Way Comes
Are you new to genealogy, work a full-time job, or have children at home?
Scottish Clan and Tartan Tales
Many people of Scottish descent are curious about whether their surname has a tartan or a Scottish clan associated with it
Englewood Theater Community Archiving Day
Join the Midwest Genealogy Center and the Friends of Englewood Theater for a special community archiving event.
Tracing Your Musical Roots: Resources for Your Musician Ancestor
One of the invaluable legacies my ancestors have passed on to me is a love of music.
Our Ancestors Were Just Like Us — Complicated
Discovering Charles Sumner Hart was an accident.
Year-End Reflections, Gratitude, and Honoring Our Ancestors
This time of year is a wonderful time for self-reflection.
Roar Like a Tiger
From a historic Missouri tragedy to the birth of an iconic mascot.