New in the Genealogy Center
With books covering all 50 states and beyond, we’re constantly adding to the wealth of resources available to you and
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Genealogy
#ArchivesTrees
Although Plano is said to derive its name from the Spanish word for plains, trees are an important part of
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#ArchivesOnMyStreet
Plano has grown tremendously since it was founded in the 1800s. Starting as a small community of farmers, Plano has
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Accessing and Using 1950 Census Data
The 1950 US Census is coming soon for genealogists and family history researchers to use in finding their ancestors. However,
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#ArchivesTrailblazers & Women of Plano
The early women of Plano, Texas led the way for the women of Plano today. They were wives, sisters, mothers,
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From the Archives: Early Black-Owned Businesses in Plano
Black-owned businesses have always been vital to the economic success and prosperity of Plano. One of the first Black members of the
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#ArchivesBFF: Exploring Love & Friendship
The February National Archives #ArchivesHashtagParty theme is BFF (best friends forever), and we’ve explored the Genealogy Center’s archives to bring
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Plano Library Speaks: Podcast Episode #5
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome to Plano Library Speaks, the podcast of Plano Public Library! In this episode,
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Routh-Campbell Family Collection
The Genealogy Center has added a new collection to the Collin County Images: the Routh-Campbell Family Collection. This collection consists
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#ArchivesBookLove
In a collection full of great Plano history, one of our favorite pieces is a prime example of #ArchivesBookLove. One
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