We Have A New Addition At Our Genealogy Library, But It's Old

Most people think of genealogy libraries as having "old" stuff, and I must admit we do have lots of "old" stuff in ours. But it's all "good" stuff.
We've added some more "old" stuff to our Ellen Payne Odom Genealogical Library that you might be interested in.
Our genealogist, Irene, showed me lots of containers in a flat drawer full of microfilmed newspapers from Southwest Georgia counties and some of the surrounding counties. She said these are original newspapers that have been microfilmed. However, some issues are missing.
For all of you genealogy buffs, here is an opportunity to come and look at "old" news that might possibly mention some of your relatives. Those of you who need obituary information, you'll find it here. And you'll read about interesting and outstanding events that occurred during these particular times. Community news was as big then as it is now: who visited who (or is that whom?), family picnics, births and marriages...all in the newspapers.
These are the counties and dates on the new microfilm:
Berrien County 1877 - 1931
Brooks 1866 - 1927
Calhoun 1882 - 1930 (2 different newspapers)
Clay 1897 - 1911
Cook 1900 - 1927
Dooly 1893 - 1918
Dougherty 1845 - 1880
Early 1863 - 1912
Irwin 1899 - 1920
Jefferson 1799 - 1807 (2 papers)
Miller 1907 - 1926
Mitchell 1904 - 1956
Pulaski 1867 - 1885
Randolph 1856 - 1888
Richmond 1786 - 1813
Taylor 1876 - 1913
Thomas 1860 - 1877, Jan.-Sep. 1965 (2 papers)
Tift (Omega) 1939- 1980.
So...there you are. Irene said that in 2010 (just around the corner), she'll be adding newspaper microfilm from Worth County.
Keep an eye open for more new "old" stuff in our Odom Genealogical Library. It's all here for you!

One Amazing Collection in the Odom Library

In the Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library, which is in the south wing of MCCLS, just as you walk through the library door and to the left, there is a lighted china cabinet. This cabinet houses Mrs. Odom's dachshund collection. There must be over 200 items. The dachshunds range in size from tiny (about one inch) to large (maybe one foot long). They are made from wood, porcelain, cloth, jade, pewter, leather, wire, sweet gum balls, and even a peanut. They are pins to wear, a key chain comb, a planter, a letter holder, an ashtray, and salt/pepper shakers. Mrs. Odom said her little dachshund, Kibitz, inspired her fun collection. The puppy's picture is in the china cabinet also. The next time you go into the genealogy library, be sure to stop and look at this fascinating collection. And talk to Irene, our genealogist. She'll be able to tell you even more about it. It's a collection that will put a smile on your face!