Microforms

The local history microfilm collection includes a number of publications, including census, local newspapers, city directories, and miscellaneous other publications. There is also a small microfiche collection indexing Pantagraph obituaries.

Four (4) microfilm reader printers are available to use. Three of the reader printers are easily adaptable for microfiche, 16 mm and 35 mm microfilm. Print copies may be made from the microfilm at $0.15 per copy.

In addition to the microfilm referred to throughout the resources list, the library also has several miscellaneous pieces.

First Baptist Church.  Church Minutes Books thru Treasurer’s Reports.  This microfilm includes Church Minutes Books, December 1865 –August 1884, September 1884-December 1916, 1917-1943; Church Register & Statistical Reports, 1890-1909; Clerk’s Membership, January 19920-June 1942; German Baptist Church Records, November 1874-April 1890, May 1890-October 1914, June 1880 Membership List; Record of the Baptist Church, McLean, IL Treasurer’s Reports, 1908-1918, 1919-1926.

Illinois Home Mission Society Letters About Bloomington.  1842-1847.  Microfilm copies of actual letters written during this period.

Pantagraph Obituaries on microfiche.  Bloomington/Normal and Central Illinois.  1968-1986.  Entries are arranged by date of death then alphabetical by name. Information includes individual’s name, date of death, and date the obituary appeared in the Pantagraph.  The microfiche is housed in an index box on top of the microfilm cabinet.