The Genealogy Department of Buckley
Public Library is sponsored by the Poteau Valley Genealogy Society,
which provides volunteers to assist customers with their research.
The genealogical research materials consist of books, microfilm
and microfiche from all states as well as Indian, military and
immigration records. The on-line services, Ancestry.com and
HeritageQuest.com, are
made available by the Southeastern Public Library System of Oklahoma
to genealogists doing research from within Buckley Public Library.
Family history and family charts are also available.
Microfilm copies of much of the early LeFlore county courthouse
records are in the genealogy room. These include marriage
records, probate records, civil and district court journals and
others.
Early LeFlore county newspapers are on microfilm. The many
books complied and published by the Poteau Valley Genealogy Society
on LeFlore county marriages, cemeteries, census history, etc. are
also available. Genealogy materials are non-circulating and
for use in the library only.
Hours: The Genealogy Department is open during Buckley
Public Library's regular hours.
Monday
thru Friday.............9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday..............................9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
RESEARCH BY CORRESPONDENCE POLICY
The Poteau Valley Genealogy Society will do research in the
genealogy library for $10.00 per hour, with a minimum of $10.00 plus
copies @ .10 each. All proceeds are used to obtain additional research
materials for the genealogy library.
Each request should state exactly what information is desired.
Family charts and any information you have should be included.
The more information we receive, the easier it is to locate the
information requested.
To save time and postage, please send the minimum fee of $10.00
(checks should be made payable to Poteau Valley Genealogy Society)
and advise of of the maximum amount you are willing to pay. P.V.G.S. will bill you for the remainder, up to your limit, if the
research takes more than one hour.
The Poteau Valley Genealogical Society receives many requests for
research. These requests are handled by volunteers as soon as
possible, but be prepared for a possible delay.
Requests for research should be sent, along with a
self-addressed, stamped, legal size envelope to: Poteau Valley
Genealogy Society, P.O. Box 1031, Poteau, OK 74953
Genealogy volunteers may be reached during library hours by
calling (918)647-3833 or e-mailing
library@buckley.lib.ok.us.
