I have often been asked about quality libraries in the middle of the country.  I very much recommend the Allen County Public Library at Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  It is HUGE, and the genealogical collection is said to be second only to Mormon Library at Salt Lake City, and even bigger than the Library of the City of New York.  It is easy to reach from anywhere via Interstates, and the folks there are dedicated to helping you and as friendly as they are helpful.  Better take a look if you live north of St. Louis, east of KA, and west of Pittsburg; it's collection is MASSIVE!!!!!!!!!!  Paul
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html

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