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-Family history periodicals typically publish indexes and transcriptions of local sources, family histories, and articles on how to conduct genealogical research. They may publish family histories, historical background, maps, information about local records and archives, queries, transcripts of family Bibles, and indexes of church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, military records, obituaries, and wills. Usually published by genealogical or historical societies, they typically focus on the records of a particular geographic area, although some specialize in particular ethnic groups or religions.
+=== Overview ===
+A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning Wisconsin genealogical research exist. Many genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following:
+*Family genealogies and pedigrees
+*Helpful articles on research methodology
+*Transcripts or indexes of biographical sketches, censuses, church records, migration lists, military records, obituaries, wills, vital records, and more
+*Historical background
+*Current and historical maps
+*Information about local and national records, archives, and services
+*Interesting articles about social life and customs
+*Book advertisements and book reviews
+*Advertisements of professional researchers
+*Queries or requests for information about specific ancestors that can help you contact other interested researchers
-The major periodicals and magazines helpful for [[Wisconsin Genealogy|Wisconsin]] research include:
+=== Periodicals ===
+The major periodicals and magazines helpful for Wisconsin research include:
-*''Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Newsletter''. 1954–. Published by the Society, P.O. Box 5106, Madison, WI 53705-0106. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.5 B2n|disp=977.5 B2n}}.) There is a cumulative index to 1963.
+*'''''Family Finding: a quarterly newsletter of the Wisconsin Jewish Genealogical Society''''' 1990–. Published by the Society, c/o Penny Deshur, 9280 N. Fairway Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53217; quarterly. Family History Library {{FHL|418009|title-id|disp=book 977.5 D25fa}}.
-*''Wisconsin Families'' Quarterly of the Wisconsin Genealogical Society. 1940–41. Published by the Wisconsin Genealogical Society. (Family History Library book {{FHL|106220|title-id|disp=977.5 D25w}}; film {{FHL|106220|title-id|disp=873820 item 2}}.)
-*''M.C.G.S. Reporter''. 1969–. Published by the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 27326, Milwaukee, WI 53227-0326. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.594 D25mc|disp=977.594 D25mc}}.)
-*''Genealogical Gems''. 1982–. Published by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1592, Appleton, WI 54913-1592. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.5 D25g|disp=977.5 D25g}}.)
-*''La Crosse Area Genealogical Quarterly.'' 1974–. Published by the La Crosse Area Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1782, La Crosse, WI 54602-1782. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.571 D25L|disp=977.571 D25L}}.)
-*''Korzenie/Roots/Polish Genealogical Society of Wisconsin.'' 1989–. Polish Genealogical Society of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 342341, Milwaukee, WI 53234-2341; semi-annual. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.5 D25k|disp=977.5 D25k}}.)
+*'''''French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Quarterly''''' 1987–. Published by French Canadian Genealogists of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 414, Hales Corners, WI 53130; Tel. 414-786-6408. Quarterly. Family History Library {{FHL|613163|title-id|disp=book 977.5 D25f}}. The quarterly includes lists of surnames being researched by members.
-*''Family Finding: a quarterly newsletter of the Wisconsin Jewish Genealogical Society.'' 1990–. Published by the Society, c/o Penny Deshur, 9280 N. Fairway Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53217; quarterly. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.5 D25fa|disp=977.5 D25fa}}.)
-*''Wisconsin Then and Now/''. Madison, WI:&nbsp;State Historical Society of Wisconsin. 1954–1979; quarterly. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.5 B2wt|disp=977.5 B2wt}}.)
+*'''''Gems of Genealogy''''' 1975–. Published by the Bay Area Genealogical Society; P.O. Box 283, Green Bay, WI 54305-0283; bi-monthly. Family History Library {{FHL|204251|title-id|disp=book 977.5 D25gg}}.
-*''Gems of Genealogy''. 1975–. Bay Area Genealogical Society; P.O. Box 283, Green Bay, WI 54305-0283; bi-monthly. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.5 D25gg|disp=977.5 D25gg}}.)
-*''French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Quarterly''. 1987–. French Canadian Genealogists of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 414, Hales Corners, WI 53130; Tel. 414-786-6408. Quarterly. (Family History Library {{FHL|977.5 D25f|disp=977.5 D25f}}.) The quarterly includes lists of surnames being researched by members.
+*'''''Genealogical Gems''''' 1982–. Published by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1592, Appleton, WI 54913-1592. Family History Library {{FHL|169290|title-id|disp=book 977.5 D25g}}.
-*[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=N:1176 Wisconsin Magazine of History] - The complete collection from 1917 to the present has been digitized and place online at the Wisconsin Historical Society website. The Family History Library has indexes for volumes 1–75 which cover the issues to 1991.
+*'''''Korzenie/Roots/Polish Genealogical Society of Wisconsin''''' 1989–. Published by the Polish Genealogical Society of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 342341, Milwaukee, WI 53234-2341; semi-annual. Family History Library {{FHL|466316|title-id|disp=book 977.5 D25k}}.
+*'''''La Crosse Area Genealogical Quarterly''''' 1974–. Published by the La Crosse Area Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1782, La Crosse, WI 54602-1782. Family History Library {{FHL|257896|title-id|disp=book 977.571 D25L}}.
+*'''''M.C.G.S. Reporter''''' 1969–. Published by the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 27326, Milwaukee, WI 53227-0326. Family History Library {{FHL|92757|title-id|disp=book 977.594 D25mc}}.
+*'''''Wisconsin Families''''' 1940-41. Published by the Wisconsin Genealogical Society. Quarterly. Family History Library {{FHL|106220|title-id|disp=977.5 D25w}}; film {{FHL|106220|title-id|disp=873820 item 2}}.
+*'''''Wisconsin Magazine of History''''' 1917-. Published by the Wisconsin Historical Society.  Family History Library {{FHL|95706|title-id|disp=book 977.5 B2w}}.  The complete collection from 1917 to the present has been digitized and place online at the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=N:1176 Wisconsin Historical Society website].
+*'''''Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Newsletter''''' 1954–. Published by the Society, P.O. Box 5106, Madison, WI 53705-0106. Family History Library {{FHL|161243|title-id|disp=book 977.5 B2n}}. There is a cumulative index to 1963.
+*'''''Wisconsin Then and Now''''' 1954-1979. Published by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Madison, WI. Quarterly. Family History Library {{FHL|590224|title-id|disp=book 977.5 B2wt}}.
 === Obtaining Periodicals ===