Chattahoochee Valley Libraries Genealogy and Local History Room, located on the second floor of Columbus Public Library, serves as the area's primary repository for genealogical and historical research materials.

Address: 3000 Macon Road, Columbus Georgia 31906

Phone: (706)243-2669

Email: Genealogy@cvlga.org

If you would like to research more on the topics covered in this exhibition we have a wide selection of materials that can assist you:

• Columbus area newspapers on microfilm from the years 1828 - 2021
• Local court records
• Vertical files of selected historically important materials
• City directories and industrial indexes
• Local maps
• Physical books containing local history and biographical information
• Family history files of local genealogical researchers

Exhibit Project Team:

Whitney Gaines: Exhibit Curation; Library Associate, Columbus Public Library, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

Damian Battle: Web development; Library Assistant, Columbus Public Library, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

Blythe Moseley: Content development; Library Assistant, Columbus Public Library, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

Kayla Staubitz: Content development; Library Assistant, Columbus Public Library, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

Community Member Consults

Zach Jakes: Historical Advisor

Alfonso Johnson: Community Consult

Linda McCardle: Historical Advisor

Dalton Royer: Historical Advisor

Additional Credits:

Deborah Clark: Oral History Interviewee, Historical Advisor; Library Associate, Mildred L. Terry Public Library, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

Silvia Bunn: Oral History Interviewer, Historical Advisor; Branch Manager, Mildred L. Terry Public Library, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

Katelynn Laun: Copy Editing; Library Assistant, Columbus Public Library, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

Editorial Team:

Angela Stanley: Director, Archival Services and Digital Initiatives, Georgia Public Library Service

Danilo Baylen: Professor of Instructional Technology, Media, and Design, University of West Georgia

Kate Daly: Visual Culture Archivist, Atlanta History Center

Jan Levinson Hebbard: Exhibition Coordinator, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia

Adina Langer: Curator, Museum of History and Holocaust Education, Kennesaw State University

Evan Leavitt: Manager of Facilities and Operations, Georgia College

We would like to thank everyone who provided historical documents, research assistance, feedback, and guidance. It's impossible for us to name everyone, but this exhibition wouldn't be possible without the help of our community, local genealogy societies, and Chattahoochee Valley Library staff members. We would like to say a special thank you to:

• The staff of the  Adult Services Department
• Head of Adult Services, Wanda Edwards
• Branch Manager of Columbus Public Library, Katie Burnett

The Chattahoochee Valley Library System consists of seven branches that serve more than 250,000 people in four counties; Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Marion, and Stewart. The Chattahoochee Valley Library System is the most widely used cultural institution in the region, with more than 120,000 residents holding library cards.

The following is a link to Chattahoochee Valley Libraries website: www.cvlga.org. 

This site was created by Chattahoochee Valley Library System, with support from the Georgia Public Library Service, using Library Service and Technology funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.