Friday, December 13, 2013

The Voice of Indiana's 44th Regiment

Part 2: Formation and Photos
This book is part two of a three
part series and follow Part 1: Biographies
and Regimental Statistics. Its picks up
where Part 1 ends with the Staff and
Company Information, including over
250 photographs. Part 2 is an intimate
firsthand record of events in the citizen-
soldiers' uncensored words, including
those offensive to our modern ear,
drawn from letters, diaries, newspaper
accounts, military reports, memoirs,
and out-of-copyright books, covering
the formation of the regiment unto the
first battle. It will be followed by
Part 3: Battles & Provost Guard Duty.
Author: Margaret Hobson

Fighting Cancer

A Guide For Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers
*First Steps
*What Is Cancer?
*Diagnosis, Staging, Curability
*Understanding Specific Cancers
*Why Cancer Develops
*Cancer Treatments
Yale University Press

The Nature of Animal Healing


The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide To Caring For Your Dog or Cat

*the truth about vaccines, diet, and disease
*why your pet gets sick and how to prevent
illness-naturally
*the key to identifying pet ailments from A-Z
*recommendations on herbs, nutritional supplement,
and natural remedies
*understanding the emotional and spiritual nature of
your pet

Ballantine Book/Random House

Modern Poetry

The Oxford Companion to Modern Poetry
This Companion is offered both as a reference
work and as a history, a map of modern poetry
in English.
Oxford University Press

1896 Christmas From Boston

The Original Boston Cooking-School Cook Book 1896
By Fannie Merritt Farmer
Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc.

Egg-nog I
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons wine or
1 tablespoon brandy
Few grains of salt
Beat egg slightly, add salt,
sugar, and wine; mix
thoroughly, add milk,
and strain. Wine may be
omitted, and a slight
grating nutmeg used.

Buck Lake Ranch

Nashville of the North
A History by Mike Vanburen

Each summer, the weekly entertainment menu at
Buck Lake Ranch featured vaudeville acts, animal
stunts, dancing troupes, comedians, magicians and
acrobats. There were novelty groups, wrestling matches,
and a cornucopia of famous television and movie stars.

Located west of Angola
Interest and support in the park
Call 517-278-8185


Fuel Economy

The Official Government Source For Fuel Economy
www.fueleconomy.gov

*Find and compare cars online
*2014 Fuel Economy Guide online

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Applying For Scholarships?

Steuben County
Community Foundation
Visit: steubenfoundation.org
665-6656
Deadline for all general scholarship
programs is February 15, 2014

Family Law

Children In Need Of Services
Indiana Practice 2013-14 Edition
Thomson Reuters
Westlaw

This volume examines the Indiana laws and procedures which seek
to protect minor children from those who would do them harm or
otherwise fall short of providing the safe homes which the law requires.
It also examines the legal safeguards which protect parents from
unnecessary intrusions into their privacy, as well as the state's
obligation to make reasonable efforts to reunite families.

Turning Memories Into Memoirs

A Handbook For Writing Lifestories
the complete guide to writing your
autobiography
Denis Ledoux
Soleil Press

Journey To The Past

A Genealogical Record of the Descendants
of David and Catherine Blanck Smith
Sandusky County Ohio To Steuben County
Indiana And Beyond
by Dorris Sickels Smith

Nation Shapes

The Story Behind the World's Borders
examines the importance of country
boundries...
Organized geographically and by region
of the world
The emphasis is on countries of major
importance in the modern global economy








ABC-CLIO

Smithsonian Music/Smithsonian Knowledge

The compelling narrative explores the roots of all genres, from monastic
chants of the Middle Ages to the grandeur of the classical period, from
the modern rhythms of blues and jazz to hip-hop and pop.
Lavish, compelling, and visually stunning, this is the ultimate
story of how music has shaped the world.
www.dk.com

The complete visual reference
 that shows you what other
encyclopedias only tell you..
DISCOVER the mysteries of Tutankhamun's tomb
SEE the birth of a star
JOURNEY back in time to the building of the Great Wall of China
INVESTIGATE signals from space
www.dk.com

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

The Dome In The Valley

The History and Rebirth of the West Baden Springs Hotel
is the comprehensive, scholarly, and well-documented record
of the storied Indiana resort and architectural gem.
James M. Vaughn

Crown Hill

Crown Hill sits majestically in the midst
of a large city, Indianapolis, Indiana.
The book marks not only 150 years of
a remarkable history, but also reflects the
beauty of life itself.





Indiana Historical Society Press

A Field Guide to American Houses

 
Fully expanded, updated, and freshly designed
second edition of the most comprehensive
and widely acclaimed guide to domestic
architecture...






Alfred A Knopf

Christmas Doll Display

Dolls from around the world are on display in the Reference Department.
Gift from Pam McDonald

New Book List

Genealogy
Melungeons: Examining An Appalachian Legend

Reference
Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings
Knowledge Encyclopedia
Life at the Speed of Light
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Business
Basic Facts about the United Nations
Family Law: children in need of services
Christmas: a candid history
Women's Health
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets
Prescription for Natural Cures
Holistic Pain Relief
Fighting Cancer
The Nature of Animal Healing
The Book of Herbs
The Original Boston-Cooking
Achieving the Good Life After 50
A Field Guide to American Houses
Music: The Definitive Visual History
Christmas Around the World
Leaves of Grass
A Christmas Memory
The Oxford Companion
The Divine Comedy
The Discovery of Middle Earth
The Iraq War Encyclopedia
The Friendly Persuasion

Indiana Collection
Crown Hill
The Dome in the Valley

Local Collection
Darnall Spence Steers Stuckey Sill
The Voice of Indiana's 44th Regiment




Steuben County Genealogical Society

Christmas Party And White Gift Auction
Bring a finger food to share in addition to a wrapped gift to be
auctioned to the highest bidder.
Monday December 16 at 7:00 pm  Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County
Auctioneer Shirley Friel

Everyone Welcome! You don't have to be a member.

Monday, December 9, 2013

The Discovery of Middle Earth

A treasure hunt that uncovers
the secrets of one of the world's
great civilization, revealing dramatic
proof of the extreme sophistication
of the Celts, and their creation of the
earliest accurate map of the world.









W.W Norton & Company

Basic Facts About The United Nations

Basic Facts about the United Nations serves as a trusted guide to the world's leading
international organization and its system of related agencies.

United Nations Department of Public Information

Christmas Around the World

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the origins of Christmas, or how Christmas is celebrated in different countries? This turn of the century book offers a great introduction to Christmas.
Author Mary P. Pringle

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Introducing Bard Mobile Braille Library


From The Indiana Taking Book & Braille Library

*Bard Mobile gives patrons instant access to  over 50,000 downloadable audio books and web-Braille titles
*There are never any waiting lists, due dates, or costs associated with Bard Mobile
*Bard Mobile is a perfect option for better serving the homebound
*Bard Mobile is available free of charge through the iTunes app store

For more information about BARD Mobile or patron eligibility, please contact the Indiana
Talking Book & Braille Library at 1-800-622-4970  /tbbl@library.in.govv

Thursday, November 14, 2013

The WPA

                                                        Putting American To Work


 
 
www.omnigraphics.com



Students using Defining Moments: The WPA-will find information on a wide range of topics suitable for historical research and writing reports.

Inspired By True Events

An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films

Major Films
Docudramas
Biopics
and Documentaries
based on real events

Military and War
Political Figures
Sports
Art







www.abc-clio.com

Famous Americans

A Directory of Museums, Historic Sites, and Memorials

The directory is arranged
alphabetically by field, then
followed by a geographical
guide so readers can locate
sites by state.
Bibliography, index, and
twenty-nine photographs







The Scarecrow Press













November New Book List

Genealogy
Walking Toward the Sunset

Reference
The Popular Encyclopedia of Church History
Nation Shapes
The WPA
Ethnologue
Inspired By True Events
Polk City Directory

Indiana Collection
Historic Preservation
Fort Wayne Aviation
The Nature Conservancy's Guide
to Indiana Preserves
Indiana In Maps
Journeys to the Past
Indiana's Historic National Road
Indiana's Ohio River Scenic Byway

Local Collection
An Index to Naturalization Records
Finding Answers in U.S. Census Records

The Great Popular Song Quiz

Who wrote...
1. The Grand Old Rag (You're A Grand Old Flag)
2.Crazy Blues
3.The Man I Love
4.Star Dust
5.Take The A Train
6.How High The Moon
7.California Dreamin'
The Scarecrow Press




1. George M. Cohan
2.Perry Bradford
3.George & Ira Gershwin
4.Hoagy Carmichael
5.Billy Strayhorn
6.music Morgan Lewis
lyrics Nancy Hamilton
7.John Phillips & Michelle Phillips

Monday, November 11, 2013

The Popular Encyclopedia of Church History

The People, Places, and Events That Shaped Christianity
*A comprehensive overview of church history
and its key turning points from Acts 2 to today
*A sense for how the church and its teachings have
developed over the centuries
*Fascinating biographies and details about the
men and women, movements, and ministries
that have influenced the church and the world
around it
Harvest House Publishers

Walking Toward the Sunset

The Melungeons of Appalachia
Walking Toward the Sunset is a historical examination
 of the Melungeons,  a mixed-race group predominantly in
southern Appalachia.
Mercer University Press

Tracing Your Colonial American Ancestors

Discover Your Colonial Roots
*Vital Records Sources
*Revolutionary War Records
*Militia Records
*Colonial Court Records
*Ship Passenger Lists

Indiana In Maps

Geographic Perspectives of the Hoosier State
Indiana Counties and County Seats
Bedrock Geology
Mineral Resources
Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal
Elevation
Hydrology
Average Annual Temperature and Precipitation
Tornado
Natural Regions
Wetlands and more....

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Remember Our Veterans

Give Thanks To Our Veterans
November 11, 2013

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Steuben County Genealogical Society


November 18 at 7:00pm
at Carnegie Public Library
Public  Welcome

Fort Wayne Aviation Baer Field

Fort Wayne is the hometown of Lt.
Paul Baer, who flew with the French
forces in World War I and was the
first US pilot to achieve ace status.















www.arcadiapublishing.com

Indiana's Ohio River Scenic Byway

The Ohio River Scenic Byway,
designated a national scenic byway
 in 1996, travels through quaint river
towns, thriving cities, and beautiful
countryside on its 300-mile journey
through southern Indiana.













www.arcadiapublishing.com

Indiana's Historic National Road

The Road that Built the Nation
This volume looks at the section
of road from Richmond to Indianapolis
Also available...The West Side,
 Indianapolis To Terre Haute

















www.arcadiapublishing.com

Watch Video Terry Bradshaw

Terry  Bradshaw narrates a video about Angola on Today In America

Monday, November 4, 2013

Mastering Genealogical Proof

National Genealogical Society
Special Topics Series

1. Genealogy's Standard of Proof
2. Concepts Fundamental to the
GPS
3.Thorough Research
4.  Source Citations
5. Analysis and Correlation
6. Resolving Conflicts and Assembling Evidence


National Genealogical Society




Slavery and the Making of America

Companion to the PBS Series

A gripping tale of the African and
African-American experience, full
of drama, tragedy, and courage.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.





Oxford University Press

Recipes from Across Indiana Recipe for Pumpkin Pie

The Best of Heartland Cooking

Mother's Pumpkin Pie
1 15-ounce can pumpkin
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
2 eggs, beaten
1 8-inch unbaked pie shell
Preheat oven at 450
Mix all ingredients together
Pour filling into pie shell and bake
for 30 minutes
Reduce oven heat to 350
and bake another 30 minutes
Guild Press of Indiana





Finding Answers in U.S. Census Records

Understanding the U.S. Census...Researching the Individual Censuses...Census Indexes and Finding Aids...Non-Population Schedules and Special Censuses
Generations Network/Ancestry Publishing

Naturalization Records


AN INDEX

In pre-1907 ORDER BOOKS
of Indiana COUNTY COURTS















Indiana Historical Society

Historic Preservation in Indiana

Essays From The Field
*Historic Preservation
*Economics and Restoration
*Ode to a Bungalow
*The Old Library Debate
*On Loan from the Sea
*Industrial Muncie
*Preservation as Good Business
*Where's the Porch
*Bloomington Restorations
*No Place Like Home








Indiana University Press

Houses of Worship

An Identification Guide to the
History and Styles of American
Religious Architecture
















Thunder Bay Press

Ethnologue

Languages of the World
Language Maps
Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
Pacific





The purpose of the Ethnologue is to provide a comprehensive listing of the known living languages of the world.
SIL International

Encyclopedia of Street Crime in America

History and Popular Culture of Street Crime
Law Enforcement, Courts, and Corrections
Nonviolent Crimes
Organized Crime and Gangs
Perpetrators
Street Crime in Cities
Urban Life/Criminology Theory
Victims
Violent Crimes









Sage Publications

The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Cultural & Intellectual History

This encyclopedia enables readers
to explore American cultural and
intellectual history from before
the period of European settlement
to the twenty-first century.










Oxford University Press

Thursday, October 31, 2013

How Many Seeds In A Pumpkin?

Steuben Republican
October 31, 1951

The Kroger store has announced that a large
pumpkin weighing 52 pounds and which
measured 54 inches around contained 623
seeds, as revealed by actual count in a
recent contest.  The nearest to the correct
number was awarded the necessary fruits
and vegetables that will go to making up
their Thanksgiving dinner.


Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Health Care Web Sites

Use HealthCare.gov to apply for coverage, compare plans and enroll
IN.gov (inside the affordable care act)
Covering kids and families of Indiana Affordable Care Act

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Beating Obamacare

Did you know?
Cuts to Medicare pay for more
than half of Obamacare
If you fail to get coverage,
the IRS can withhold your refund
Hospitals that spend least per senior
get bonus points
The Secretary of Health and Human
Services will dictate how your
doctor treats you




Regnery Publishing

Affordable Care Act

What is health care reform?
What is ACA?
What are the things you must
know about ACA?
How does a small or large
business become and remain
compliant?
What are the overall benefits
and challenges of ACA?







Abbott Press

Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances

Fundamentals of Service
Safety Precautions
Tools Needed
Becoming A Professional Tech
Electricity, Electronics, and Gas
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Parts







McGraw-Hill

The Forty-Fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry

History Of Its Services
War Of The Rebellion
A Personal Record Of Its Members
by John H. Rerick,  M.D.

Antiques Encyclopedia

Furniture
Ceramics
Silver
Jewelry
Glass
Rugs/Carpets
Textiles
Clocks
Arts/Crafts
Art Nouveau
Art Deco
Mid-Century
Postmodernism
Dolls
Oriental




www.octopusbooks.co.uk
www.octopusbooksusa.com
www.millersantiquesguide.com
www.hachette.co.uk

Workshop

Last days to sign up for Preserving Your Memories
October 29, 2013 in the Reference Department
afternoon 1:00-2:00

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

October 2013 New Book List

Genealogy
The Photo Scribe
Turning Memories Into Memoirs
On Your  Own
The Unofficial Family Archivist
Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques

Reference
Employee Benefits Guide
The Executor's Guide
Simple  Reader's Guide to Understanding
Affordable Care
Beating Obamacare
Encyclopedia of Street Crime in America
Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances
Chicago's Famous Buildings
Houses of Worship
Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia
The Chicago Manual of Style
Capital Cities of the World
The History of the Renaissance
The Vikings
Slavery and the Making of America
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Culture
Secret Missions of the Civil War
Places of the Underground Railroad
The Maps of Chickamauga
Che Wants to See You
Hunting Che


Indiana Collection
Forgotten Tales of Indiana
Indiana's  Covered Bridge
Wabash 1791-St Clair's Defeat
Union Heartland
Fallen Timbers
Everybody's History


Local Collection
Rachel: pioneer woman
Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors
Tracing Your Colonial American Ancestors
Mastering Genealogical Proof
Tracing Your Female Ancestors
Tracing Your War of 1812 Ancestors
Saving Family Memories
More Dating Old Photographs
Alvord's History of Noble County
Kendallville and Noble County in Vintage Postcards
The Forty-Fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Genealogy Society Meeting

Monday October 21, 2013
7:00pm at Carnegie Library
Program: Genealogy by
Understanding Our Ancestors
Religious Heritage
with Dr. Curtis R. Sylvester

All Meetings Are Open To
The Public

Genealogy/Immigration

Steuben Republican June 15, 1870
The tide of immigration continues to
flow in from Europe without abatement.
Each week brings its ship loads of people
seeking the 'promised land'-for America
is that and nothing less to the toiling
millions in Ireland, England, and on the
Continent. Since the 1st of January
last, 78,530 alien passengers were
registered at Castle Garden, New York.

Database of information on 11 million
immigrants from 1820-1892
castlegarden.org

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

On Your Own

How to design and construct
a family history book to inform
and captivate readers...
by Elayne and Stephen Denker

Wabash 1791

St Clair's Defeat

The battle of the Wabash,
or St Clair's Defeat, was
the greatest ever victory
of American Indians over
US Army forces

maps
illustrations
bird's-eye-views


Osprey Publishing

Fallen Timbers

The US Army's First Victory
*full color battle scenes
*illustrations
*3-dimensional bird's-eye-views
*maps






Osprey Publishing

The History of the Renaissance World

From The Rediscovery Of
Aristotle To The Conquest
of Constantinople








W.W. Norton & Company

Employee Benefits Guide


A Comprehensive Guide for Indiana Employers
by Indiana Chamber  Fourth Edition

The Executor's Guide

Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust
NOLO 5th Edition

Capital Cities Around the World

                                      An  Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture

ABC-CLIO

Secret Missions of the Civil War

First-hand accounts by men
and women...their lives in
underground activities for
the North and the South








 Wings Books

Alvord's History of Noble County

Alvord's History of
Noble County, Indiana
by Samuel E. Alvord

Everybody's History

Indiana's Lincoln Inquiry
and the Quest to Reclaim
a President's Past









University of Massachusetts Press

Kendallville and Noble County

Vintage Postcards by John Martin Smith


This vast collection provides a wide range of
fascinating images and poignant messages
preserved on 1 cent postcards, including
the socials, events, buildings, homes, and
residents of the past from the towns of
Noble County, including Albion, Ligonier,
Wolf Lakes, and Wolcottville.

Monday, October 7, 2013

The Vikings

An archaeologist goes beyond
the Vikings' bloody reputation
to search for the truth, in a new
and groundbreaking history...














Pegasus Books

Forgotten Tales of Indiana





 Please Take a Bow
Rufus Cantrell, King of the Ghouls
Monsters and Ghosts
Tales from the Tombs
Buried Treasures
Grave Robbers Galore
Life Is Like That Sometimes

thehistorypress.net

Indiana's Covered Bridges

A SOURCEBOOK FOR
PHOTOGRAPHERS AND
EXPLORERS
by Harold Stiver

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

A Manual for Writers

A Manual for Writers of Research Papers,
Theses, And Dissertations
Eighth Edition
University of Chicago Press


Field Guide To Projectile Points Of The Midwest

This convenient guide to the projectile points that can be found in the Midwestern United
States is designed for use as a field reference.
Indiana University Press

Finding Your Roots



*Getting Started
*Research Techniques
*Effective use of library
and Internet














American Library Association
Huron Street Press
 

Buildings of the District Of Columbia

Tracing the evolution of the
district's architectural
character from the Revolutionary
War to the present...











Oxford University Press

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Trains of Discovery

Railroads and the Legacy
of Our National Parks

*Nature's Forgotten Allies
*The Northern Pacific Railway
*Everywhere West
*The Great Railroad Fair
*The Yosemite Valley Railroad
*Return to Grand Canyon
*Discovery Today







www.rlptrade.com

On The Trail Of The Nephilim













GIANT SKELETONS
ANCIENT MEGALITHIC STRUCTURES
120+ Full Color Photos
by Spiral of Life
www.lamarzulli.net