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The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers. One of the largest collections in the United States is at the state historical society.  
The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers. One of the largest collections in the United States is at the state historical society.  


'''State Historical Society of Wisconsin'''<br>816 State Street <br>Madison, WI 53706 <br>Library Division Telephone: 608-264-6535 <br>Library Division Fax: 608-264-6520 <br>Archives Division Telephone: 608-264-6460 <br>Internet: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/  
'''Wisconsin Historical Society'''<br>816 State Street <br>Madison, WI 53706 <br>Library Division Telephone: 608-264-6535 <br>Library Division Fax: 608-264-6520 <br>Archives Division Telephone: 608-264-6460 <br>Internet: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/  


The research collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin are divided between library and archives divisions. The library houses printed materials, while the archives maintains the original records for Wisconsin government jurisdictions. The local records are often located at the appropriate area research centers (see addresses below).  
The research collections of the Wisconsin Historical Society are divided between library and archives divisions. The library houses printed materials, while the archives maintains the original records for Wisconsin government jurisdictions. The local records are often located at the appropriate area research centers (see addresses below).  


The library has a Subject Card Catalog, which is the library's main card catalog. It contains the names of individuals from biographical sketches in histories, biographies, and obituaries. The library will check this card catalog for a name if you will send a self-addressed stamped envelope.  
The library's subject card catalog contains the names of individuals from biographical sketches in histories, biographies, and obituaries. The library will check this card catalog for a name if you will send a self-addressed stamped envelope.  


Several guides have been published that describe the collections at this society. A helpful introductory guide is:  
Several guides have been published that describe the collections at this society. A helpful introductory guide is:  
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*Danky, James P., ed. ''Genealogical Research: An Introduction to the Resources of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.'' Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1986. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=488907&disp=Genealogical+research%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A1 no. 91.) ib]
*Danky, James P., ed. ''Genealogical Research: An Introduction to the Resources of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.'' Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1986. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=488907&disp=Genealogical+research%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A1 no. 91.) ib]


Another guide to the collections at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin is:  
Another guide to the collections at the Wisconsin Historical Society is:  


*Smith, Alice E., ed. ''Guide to the Manuscripts of the Wisconsin Historical Society''. Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1944, 1957. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173600&disp=Guide+to+the+manuscript+of+the+Wisconsin%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A5w]; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173662&disp=Guide+to+the+manuscripts+of+the+State+Hi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A5w supp. 1].) A second supplement was published in 1966 (not available at the Family History Library). These guides contain references to the papers of many families and businesses.
*Smith, Alice E., ed. ''Guide to the Manuscripts of the Wisconsin Historical Society''. Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1944, 1957. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173600&disp=Guide+to+the+manuscript+of+the+Wisconsin%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A5w]; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173662&disp=Guide+to+the+manuscripts+of+the+State+Hi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A5w supp. 1].) A second supplement was published in 1966 (not available at the Family History Library). These guides contain references to the papers of many families and businesses.


The State Historical Society of Wisconsin has an on-line Wisconsisn Genealogy Index which indexes the pre-1907 vital records and other records.&nbsp;&nbsp; It is available at&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/<br>
The Wisconsin Historical Society has an on-line Wisconsin Genealogy Index that indexes the pre-1907 vital records and other records.&nbsp; It is available at&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/<br>  


The pre-1907 vital records index lists births and deaths.&nbsp;&nbsp; Marriages are only indexed for counties Adams-Racine. It does not include&nbsp; marriage records for counties Richland-Wood. <br>
The pre-1907 vital records index lists births and deaths<br>  


The society houses collections of regional interest at area research centers. These centers often have census records; pre-1907 birth, marriage, and death records; probate records; tax records; school records; church records; naturalization records; and other local historical records.  
The society houses collections of regional interest at area research centers. These centers often have census records; pre-1907 birth, marriage, and death records; probate records; tax records; school records; church records; naturalization records; and other local historical records.  
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Serves Douglas County.  
Serves Douglas County.  


Harold W. Anderson Library<br>University of Wisconsin-Whitewater<br>800 West Main Street<br>Whitewater, WI 53190<br>Telephone: 414-472-5520  
'''University of Wisconsin-Whitewater'''<br>Harold W. Anderson Library<br>800 West Main Street<br>Whitewater, WI 53190<br>Telephone: 414-472-5520  


Serves Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties.  
Serves Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties.  
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The Family History Library has guides to the three Wisconsin area research centers at Green Bay, River Falls, and Stevens Point. These guides are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WISCONSIN - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES.  
The Family History Library has guides to the three Wisconsin area research centers at Green Bay, River Falls, and Stevens Point. These guides are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WISCONSIN - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES.  


National Archives—Great Lakes Region<br>7358 South Pulaski Road<br>Chicago, IL 60629<br>Telephone: 773-581-7816<br>Fax: 312-353-1294  
'''National Archives—Great Lakes Region'''<br>7358 South Pulaski Road<br>Chicago, IL 60629<br>Telephone: 773-581-7816<br>Fax: 312-353-1294  


Wisconsin State Genealogical Society<br>c/o Mrs. Virginia Irving, Treasurer<br>2109 Twentieth Avenue<br>Monroe, WI 53566<br>Telephone: 608-325-2609  
'''Wisconsin State Genealogical Society'''<br>c/o Mrs. Virginia Irving, Treasurer<br>2109 Twentieth Avenue<br>Monroe, WI 53566<br>Telephone: 608-325-2609  


Milwaukee County Historical Society<br>910 North Third St.<br>Milwaukee, WI 53203<br>Telephone: 414-273-8288  
'''Milwaukee County Historical Society'''<br>910 North Third St.<br>Milwaukee, WI 53203<br>Telephone: 414-273-8288  


The society above houses Civil War and church records, obituaries and biographical newspaper clippings, naturalization indexes, census records, court and probate records, and coroners' inquests.  
The society above houses Civil War and church records, obituaries and biographical newspaper clippings, naturalization indexes, census records, court and probate records, and coroners' inquests.  


Vesterheim Genealogical Center<br>415 West Main St.<br>Madison, WI 53703<br>Telephone: 608-255-2224  
'''Vesterheim Genealogical Center'''<br>415 West Main St.<br>Madison, WI 53703<br>Telephone: 608-255-2224  


This center has records of many Norwegian-Americans, including passenger lists, church records, family records, and Norwegian local and farm histories.  
This center has records of many Norwegian-Americans, including passenger lists, church records, family records, and Norwegian local and farm histories.  


Wisconsin State Old Cemetery Society<br>c/o Robert Felber, Archivist<br>6100 W. Mequon Rd.<br>Mequon, WI 53092-1951<br>Telephone: 414-355-6252  
'''Wisconsin State Old Cemetery Society'''<br>c/o Robert Felber, Archivist<br>6100 W. Mequon Rd.<br>Mequon, WI 53092-1951<br>Telephone: 414-355-6252  


There are an estimated 8,500 cemeteries in Wisconsin. This society has compiled the records of about 2,000 cemeteries. They publish a newsletter in which you can place queries.  
There are an estimated 8,500 cemeteries in Wisconsin. This society has compiled the records of about 2,000 cemeteries. They publish a newsletter in which you can place queries.  
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