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The Census of Agriculture historically was conducted by the Census Bureau in conjunction with the population census every ten years. Since 1992, however, the Agriculture Census has been performed by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service every five years in years ending in "2" or "7" This is website has information going back to 1840.

Special Collections at the ATL-Fulton County Library Central Branch, including a genealogy collection

The LSUS Archives and Special Collections contains over 600 individual collections, including numerous important historical records and manuscripts relating to the Shreveport area, northwest Louisiana, and the lower Red River region commonly known as the Ark-La-Tex. The Archives collects, preserves, and makes available to researchers the rich and colorful heritage of this region. Approximately 5,000 linear feet of records and manuscripts and over one million photographs and negatives document the history and culture of the region from its earliest settlement to the present.

interactive historical state and county maps

Using the Tools of the Future to Discover Your Past

An exceeding rich resources--among the best state archives in the country.

The American Geographical Society Library Digital Map Collection currently contains over 500 maps, ranging from early maps of Asia to historical maps of Wisconsin and Milwaukee, and other American cities, states, and national parks. The digital collection is under continuing development.