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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 | '''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/ | ||
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 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). | ||
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In addition to the state historical society library in Madison, Wisconsin also has the following area research centers: | In addition to the state historical society library in Madison, Wisconsin also has the following area research centers: | ||
'''William D. McIntyre Library'''<br | '''William D. McIntyre Library'''<br>Special Collections<br>University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire <br>Eau Claire, WI 54702-5010 <br>Telephone: 715-836-3873 <br>Internet: http://www.uwec.edu/Library/archives/exhibits/buildings/mcintyre.htm | ||
Serves Sawyer, and Taylor counties. | Serves Sawyer, and Taylor counties. | ||
'''University of Wisconsin-Green Bay'''<br | '''University of Wisconsin-Green Bay'''<br>Library Learning Center<br>2420 Nicolet Drive <br>Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 <br>Telephone: 414-465-2539 <br>Internet: http://www.uwgb.edu/ | ||
Serves Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, and Shawano counties. | Serves Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, and Shawano counties. | ||
'''University of Wisconsin-La Crosse'''<br | '''University of Wisconsin-La Crosse'''<br>Eugene W. Murphy Library <br>1631 West Pine Street <br>La Crosse, WI 54601 <br>Telephone: 608-785-8511 <br>Internet: http://www.uwlax.edu/Murphylibrary/about/eugenemurphy.html | ||
Serves Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempeleau, and Vernon counties. | Serves Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempeleau, and Vernon counties. | ||
'''University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee'''<br | '''University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee'''<br>Golda Meir Library<br>2311 East Hartford Avenue <br>Milwaukee, WI 53201 <br>Telephone: 414-229-5402 <br>Internet: [http://www.uwm.edu/cgi-bin/UWMHome/htdig/htsearch?config=htdig&method=and&words=golda&page=100 http://www.uwm.edu/cgi-bin/UWMHome/htdig/htsearch?config=htdig&method=and&words=golda&page=100] | ||
Serves Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties. | Serves Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties. | ||
'''University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh'''<br | '''University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh'''<br>Forrest R. Polk Library <br>800 Algoma Boulevard <br>Oshkosh, WI 54901 <br>Telephone: 414-424-3347 <br>Internet: [http://www.google.com/products?q=University+of+Wisconsin-Oshkosh+Forrest+R.+Polk+Library&hl=en&um=1&sa=X&oi=froogle&ct=title http://www.google.com/products?q=University+of+Wisconsin-Oshkosh+Forrest+R.+Polk+Library&hl=en&um=1&sa=X&oi=froogle&ct=title] | ||
Serves Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, and Winnebago counties. | Serves Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, and Winnebago counties. | ||
'''University of Wisconsin-Parkside'''<br | '''University of Wisconsin-Parkside'''<br>Wyllie Library/Learning Center <br>Box 2000 <br>Kenosha, WI 53141-2000 <br>Telephone: 414-595-2411 <br>Internet: http://www.answers.com/topic/university-of-wisconsin-parkside | ||
Serves Kenosha and Racine counties. | Serves Kenosha and Racine counties. | ||
'''University of Wisconsin-Platteville'''<br | '''University of Wisconsin-Platteville'''<br>Elton E. Karrmann Library <br>725 West Main Street <br>Platteville, WI 53818 <br>Telephone: 608-342-1719 <br>Internet: http://www.uwplatt.edu/ | ||
Serves Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland counties. | Serves Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland counties. | ||
'''University of Wisconsin-River Falls'''<br | '''University of Wisconsin-River Falls'''<br>Chalmer Davee Library <br>410 South 3rd Street <br>River Falls, WI 54022 <br>Telephone: 715-425-3567 <br>Internet: http://www.uwrf.edu/library/ | ||
Serves Burnett, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Washburn counties. | Serves Burnett, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Washburn counties. | ||
'''University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point'''<br | '''University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point'''<br>Learning Resources Center<br>900 Reserve Street<br>Stevens Point, WI 54481 <br>Telephone: 715-346-2586 <br>Internet: http://www.uwsp.edu/ | ||
Serves Adams, Forest, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood counties. | Serves Adams, Forest, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood counties. | ||
'''University of Wisconsin-Stout'''<br | '''University of Wisconsin-Stout'''<br>Library Learning Center <br>Menomonie, WI 54751 <br>Telephone: 715-232-2300 <br>Internet: http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/ | ||
Serves Barron, Dunn, and Pepin counties. | Serves Barron, Dunn, and Pepin counties. | ||
'''Superior Public Library'''<br | '''Superior Public Library'''<br>Area Research Center <br>1530 Tower Avenue<br>Superior, WI 54880 <br>Telephone: 715-394-8860 <br>Internet: | ||
Serves Douglas County. | Serves Douglas County. | ||
Harold W. Anderson Library<br | Harold W. Anderson Library<br>University of Wisconsin-Whitewater<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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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Computers with FamilySearch™ do not have access to computer on-line services, networks, or bulletin boards. However, those services are available at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. | Computers with FamilySearch™ do not have access to computer on-line services, networks, or bulletin boards. However, those services are available at many public libraries, college libraries, and private locations. | ||
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