"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. 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.