Wilton Library Association - Research Databases

AP Photo Archive: Electronic library containing over one million Associated Press images dating back to 1826, more than 4,500 hours of searchable audio files dating back to the 1920s, and a database containing graphics, maps, illustrations and logos prepared by Associated Press graphic artists. [Available to all Connecticut residents with current public library cards. If you are in need of a library card, please visit your home town library. Wilton residents may apply online.]

Biography and Genealogy Master Index: ICONN database that indexes current sources, as well as important retrospective works that cover individuals, both living and deceased, from every field of activity and from all areas of the world. The total number of biographical sketches indexed now exceeds 12 million. [Available to all Connecticut residents with current public library cards. If you are in need of a library card, please visit your home town library. Wilton residents may apply online.]

Biography Resource Center: ICONN database that contains more than 400,000 biographies on nearly 315,000 people from around the world and throughout history. It combines more than 250 full-text periodicals. Contains Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Musicians, Historic World Leaders, Contemporary Black Biography, Religious Leaders of America, International Dictionary of Art and Artists, and Writers Directory. [Available to all Connecticut residents with current public library cards. If you are in need of a library card, please visit your home town library. Wilton residents may apply online.]

Discovering Collection: ICONN database containing information about People, Places, and Events--history, biography, literature, social studies, and science. Audience: Middle School and up. [Available to all Connecticut residents with current public library cards. If you are in need of a library card, please visit your home town library. Wilton residents may apply online.]

Hartford Courant Historical: ICONN database (ProQuest) containing full-text coverage of the Hartford Courant Historical (1764-1922). [Available to all Connecticut residents with current public library cards. If you are in need of a library card, please visit your home town library. Wilton residents may apply online.]

HeritageQuest: Research resource for family history and American culture. Includes U.S. Federal census records and the UMI Genealogy and Local History collection. [Available to all Connecticut residents with current public library cards. If you are in need of a library card, please visit your home town library. Wilton residents may apply online.]

History Reference Center: ICONN database from EBSCO containing full text from 330 history reference books and encyclopedias, carefully chosen full text articles from more than 500 periodicals, cover to cover full text from 52 history magazines, 58,000 historical documents, 43,000 biographies and 100,000 historical photos, maps and other images. [Available to all Connecticut residents with current public library cards. If you are in need of a library card, please visit your home town library. Wilton residents may apply online.]