What is RELIC?

The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) is a special collection for the Prince William Public Library System devoted to genealogy and local history with a focus on Virginia and Prince William County. The collection was founded in 1971 (as the Virginiana Room, also known as the Ruth E. Lloyd History Room) at the Central Community Library in Manassas. The collection was transferred to the Bull Run Regional Library when that building opened in June, 1994.

The staff are trained to help customers locate information needed to trace their family history and to research persons, places and events associated with local history. The American Revolution and the Civil War as they relate to Virginia are of special interest. RELIC houses a wide variety of materials related to its mission, including published and manuscript materials, indexes and research guides, photographs, maps, microforms, and computer (CD-ROM) databases. Staff maintain ties with local historical and genealogical societies and with other libraries and agencies with common interests, such as the National Archives and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Library (LDS) and other related organizations.

The Genealogy Doctor Is In

“Genealogy Doctor”
Accepting Appointments for Research Help Schedule a 30-minute session with RELIC’s Don Wilson to discuss and analyze an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you. Daytimes and evenings are possible.
For a free appointment contact RELIC at 703-792-4540 or email relic2@pwcgov.org.
(Please note that you do not need an appointment to visit RELIC. Staff is available to help with your genealogy and local history research whenever the library is open.)

Genealogy 101

Presented by RELIC's Beverly Veness

• Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 p.m.

Explore basic techniques and resources for tracing ancestors.
Please call 703-792-4540 or email relic2@pwcgov.org to register  for this free program.

Researching in the 1940 U.S. Federal Census
Presented by Tish Como

• Thursday, February 9, 11:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 p.m. (Repeat)

Tips on how to search the soon-to-be-released 1940 census, even before indexes are completed.
Please call 703-792-4540 or email relic2@pwcgov.org to register for this free program.

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