Jones County Genealogy Collection
Through a cooperative agreement with the Jones County Genealogy Society, the Anamosa Library and Learning Center serves as the repository for all society materials. Materials and media are available to the public during the library's normal service hours. A general Iowa history collection, an Anamosa-specific collection, and microfilm holdings of the Anamosa Journal, Anamosa Eureka, and the Anamosa Journal-Eureka are found in the library's general reference area, adjacent to the public access computers. Some land, deed, justice of the peace, and various other local records are also available on microfilm. These are not included in the online index.
Remaining genealogical society items are retained behind the library's Circulation Desk. Items reflect Anamosa, Jones County, and greater Iowa history dating from 1856. Of particular note are the newspaper media collection, available census records, county histories, and particular family history documents. A general index of materials in this collection is available at the end of this article.
Patrons seeking to view or use genealogical society items are required to follow specific instructions. No materials are available for checkout; all items are restricted to in-library use. Patrons will perform research in the staff workroom; a photocopier is available.
The library staff is available to answer general questions about the collection; specific genealogy searches or other requests deemed outside the knowledge of the staff will be directed to society members. Such questions may require arrangements or other services outside the domain of the library.