Local History

Farwell T. Brown Photo Archive

Collegian Theater, Ames, Iowa

 

The images in this unique photo archive are from Farwell T. Brown's lifetime collection of original photographs, postcards, advertisements, and news articles which chronicle the history of Ames, Iowa. 

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The Heritage Room

Heritage Room filled with books, two desks, and historical artwork


Ames Public Library has more local history resources — including yearbooks — in the Heritage Room on the second floor.

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Ames Tribune Archive

Ames Daily Tribune, April 18, 1945

 

Search issues of the Ames Tribune and Ames Intelligencer dating back to 1877 online for free! 

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Local History Resources

Ames History Museum

Iowa State University Special Collections & University Archives

State Historical Society of Iowa Research

Iowa Historical Newspapers Guide

Ames History Lectures

Find out about Ames History Museum's lecture series and see recorded presentations at www.amespubliclibrary.org/HistoryLectures

 

Local Genealogy Resources

Story County Genealogical Society

Iowa Genealogical Society

Genealogy Resource List (PDF)

Genealogy Plus Events

Learn about this year's series of Genealogy Plus presentations and workshops at www.amespubliclibrary.org/GenealogyPlus.

 

Upcoming History & Genealogy Events

Ames History Museum - Exploring the Trice Connection

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
  Topic — Exploring the Trice Connection: Jack's African-American ISC Friends, Family, and Classmates Speaker — Gloria Betcher, Historical Researcher; Teaching Prof. of English, Iowa State University October 1923 marks the centen...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Your ISU Historians

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
  Topic — The Enemy of Women: Great Plains Wind and Prairie Madness Speaker — Julie Courtwright This talk will be about The Wind novel (1925) and silent movie (1928). The author of the book took the reality of Texas wind, au...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

Genealogy Plus

10:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Program Details:
  Topic — Get to Know the Danish Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa Speaker — Amanda Skellenger Learn about the Danish Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa; the many resources they have; and how they can help you with your Danish genealogy. &n...

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

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