Downloadable Files

"Digging Up Roots" at the BPL

A finding aid of just some of our genealogy resources to assist you in your research. This is a PDF file. To open, you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer.

Founders' Collection Vault Numbers and Classifications

The Founder’s Collection Shelf List is organized by the vault number assigned to each book. This is a list of the vault numbers and classifications for groups of numbers.

Founders' Collection Vault List

A vault list of the items making up the Founders' Collection at the BPL. This list is organized by vault number and classification. Be sure to download the guide to vault numbers and classifications.

Library Collection Shelf List

This is a list of the items relating to the BPL located in the vault.

Remaining Items Located in the Vault

This is a collection of the items located in the vault that are not part of the Founders' Collection or the Library Collection.

101 Best Genealogy Websites

A list of 101 genealogy websites rated "the best" by Family Tree Magazine. Websites are divided by type: mega data sites, international and immigration destinations, state and regional resources, web tools, history havens, geographic aids, specialized research resources, and blogs.