  Violinist3 Member Username: Violinist3 Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2007 |
I need Detroit telephone directories from 1940 to 1949. I would think Detroit Public Library would be a good place to start. Are there any sources on line? Dennis San Diego CA Divine Child HS 1963 | ||
Oakmangirl Member Username: Oakmangirl Post Number: 53 Registered: 08-2007 |
Dennis, DPL has a physical collection of old directories but the city, nor state, offers much online. A librarian may look up a listing for you, but you may have to look into local genealogy services for more in-depth research. | ||
Mikem Member Username: Mikem Post Number: 3442 Registered: 10-2003 |
You would think that the DPL would be a great place to start, but years of wear and tear and theft have caused their collection to be very spotty. I have 1940 & 1949 (and 1946 Yellow Pages) if you need to search for just a couple of persons or businesses. | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 1265 Registered: 07-2004 |
Welcome, Violinist3! Rather than looking through old telephone directories from the Bell Service, check out DPL's Main Branch for old Bresser's Directories. They are complete, cross-indexed, and a bit less accessible (and, therefore, better preserved). | ||
Violinist3 Member Username: Violinist3 Post Number: 2 Registered: 08-2007 |
Hello Mikem, I have three from 1949 if you have the time. I tried to Email you through Detroit Yes but can't figure out how to do it yet. Please Email me. Dennis | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 1806 Registered: 01-2005 |
Mikem, would you check that 1949 book for a George R. Nachtrieb for an address? Distant cousin I've been trying to trace. Wife's name was Blanche. Thx. | ||
Mikem Member Username: Mikem Post Number: 3445 Registered: 10-2003 |
Ray, no Nachtriebs listed. Dennis, what's your email? | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 1808 Registered: 01-2005 |
Thanks, Mike. | ||
Terryh Member Username: Terryh Post Number: 454 Registered: 11-2006 |
They are a great research tool. Found out my grandfather lived on St.Antoine and was a driver back in the 20's. Back then I think the phone numbers were the address as they were a letter followed by about 5 or more numbers. Occupations were listed. Researchers can get a good idea of where the ethnic enclaves were as well as their migration patterns. | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 541 Registered: 08-2006 |
The Burton collection has a bunch. If you walk in that main room there they are in the back right hand corner. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 1810 Registered: 01-2005 |
Fareastside and all....I'm gonna be in Detroit in October and would like to spend a day at Burton. What's the fee for a non=Detroiter? | ||
Oakmangirl Member Username: Oakmangirl Post Number: 61 Registered: 08-2007 |
Ray, A day pass is $10.00 http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/b urton/burton_index.htm | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 1084 Registered: 12-2005 |
A non-resident day pass is required only if you need the Burton staff to retrieve items for you. The City Directories are all on shelves in plain view - you can find and return them yourself without assistance. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 1811 Registered: 01-2005 |
Thanks okg and Mike. They open five days a week? Sounds like a great way to spend a day tracing down the family. | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 1085 Registered: 12-2005 |
They are only open Tu, W: 12:00 - 8:00 pm; Th, F, Sa: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. | ||
Violinist3 Member Username: Violinist3 Post Number: 3 Registered: 08-2007 |
Hi Mikeg, Dselwa1@sbcglobal.net Thanks, Dennis | ||
Violinist3 Member Username: Violinist3 Post Number: 4 Registered: 08-2007 |
Hi mikem, My Email is dselwa1@sbcglobal.net Thanks, Dennis | ||
Mikem Member Username: Mikem Post Number: 3461 Registered: 10-2003 |
Sorry I missed it the first time Dennis. I'm out of the office right now; I'll email you on Tuesday. |
