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. -- "Never believe anything until it's officially denied."