In article <KEfej.7752$ZI4.2926@trnddc08>, "catalpa" <catalpa@entertab.org> wrote: > "RobertB" <missinglink@cloud9.net> wrote in message > news:missinglink-340970.18342930122007@news.cloud9.net... > > In article <eaedj.66$DG4.10@trnddc04>, "catalpa" <catalpa@entertab.org> > > wrote: > > > >> "RobertB" <missinglink@cloud9.net> wrote in message > >> news:missinglink-E2E0A4.13523428122007@news.cloud9.net... > >> > Does anyone know if the 1930 Federal census for New York is available > >> > on > >> > line? I'm not sure how ProQuest works but it looks like it's only > >> > available to institutions. So far, the only place that seems to offer > >> > on-line access is ancestry.com, but they charge an arm and a leg in > >> > monthly fees. Ancestry.com is clever in pointing you to additional > >> > information about your ancestors, but then they get you with the > >> > sign-up > >> > fee. > >> > > >> > If anyone knows of a less expensive site that provides access to the > >> > 1930 (and earlier) census, I'd appreciate it. The NYPL has a copy of > >> > this, but it's on microfiche and you must access it from the library. > >> > > >> > Also, if anyone has a recommendation either for an on-line site that is > >> > inexpensive or Mac-friendly software for doing same, I'd appreciate any > >> > pointers. Thanks. > >> > > >> > FYI, I'm trying to look up my paternal grandfather and his wife. I have > >> > precious little information about that side of my family. > >> > > >> > robert > >> > > >> > >> NYPL has Ancestry Library Edition (includes 1930 Census). I've used it at > >> the 5th Ave library and it is supposed to be available at branch > >> libraries > >> according to the NYPL web site. > > > > What is it? I'm in Manhattan and have library access cards. > > > > I'm not sure of your question. www.nypl.org has all the information > available about the NYPL. I meant, what is "Ancestry Library Edition?" I use NYPL on a regular basis. <g> > > The library at 5th Ave and 42nd Street has The Irma and Paul Milstein > Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy in Room 121. > They have Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest.com and other online research tools. > They also have microfilm and microfiche of items not yet available online. > The National Archives at 201 Varick St (12th floor) also has Ancestry.com > along with many file cabinets of microfilm. I see. One cannot do this from home, however. When I have some free time, I'm going to go up there and see what I can find. Should be fun. -- "Never believe anything until it's officially denied."