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[[Image:Ozarks_Genealogical_Society_Library.jpg|400px|right| Ozarks Genealogical Society Library]]  
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=== Contact Information  ===
=== Contact Information  ===


'''Email:''' [mailto:ogs@ozarksgs.org ogs@ozarksgs.org]<br>
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="Con">[http://www.ozarksgs.org/contact/7-office Contact] in ''Ozarks Genealogical Society'' (accessed 22 March 2014).</ref> &nbsp;[http://www.ozarksgs.org/contact/7-office OGS Office] contact form<br>  


'''Address:'''<br>
'''Address:'''<ref name="Lib">[http://ozarksgs.org/about-us/library Library] in ''Ozarks Genealogical Society'' (accessed 22 March 2014).</ref>


:534 West Catalpa St (PO Box 3945)<br>Springfield, Missouri 65808-3945<br><br>
:534 West Catalpa St (PO Box 3945)<br>Springfield, Missouri 65808-3945<br><br>


'''Telephone:''' 417-831-2773<br>  
'''Telephone:'''<ref name="Con" /> &nbsp;417-831-2773<br>  


[https://www.ozarksgs.org/cpage.php?pt=5 '''Hours and holidays''']<br>  
'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="Lib" /> &nbsp;Wednesday 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ; Closed [http://ozarksgs.org/ogs-library holidays] and holiday weekends.<br>  


'''Map and public transportation:'''<br>  
'''Map and public transportation:'''<br>  
:*'''''Google map:''''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ozarks+Genealogical+Library/@37.1949703,-93.3085791,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x87cf630a1e2e90bf:0xbbea29e068b6fdac Ozarks Genealogical Society Library]
:*'''''Google map:''''' &nbsp;[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ozarks+Genealogical+Library/@37.1949703,-93.3085791,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x87cf630a1e2e90bf:0xbbea29e068b6fdac Ozarks Genealogical Society Library]
:*'''''Public transportation:''''' [http://www.cityutilities.net/transit/transit.htm City Utilities] bus route [http://www.cityutilities.net/transit/routes/7-s-campbell.pdf#page=1 Line 7 - S. Campbell] stops on Campbell about two blocks east of the OGS Library. Also, [http://www.cityutilities.net/transit/routes/9-s-fort.pdf#page=1 Line 9 - S. Fort] stops on Grand Ave near Walmart about four blocks north of the OGS Library (use the Google map to help find the library).
:*'''''Public transportation:''''' &nbsp;[http://www.cityutilities.net/transit/transit.htm City Utilities] bus route [http://www.cityutilities.net/transit/routes/7-s-campbell.pdf#page=1 Line 7 - S. Campbell] stops on Campbell about two blocks east of the OGS Library. Also, [http://www.cityutilities.net/transit/routes/9-s-fort.pdf#page=1 Line 9 - S. Fort] stops on Grand Ave near Walmart about four blocks north of the OGS Library (use the Google map to help find the library).


'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  


*[http://ozarksgs.org/ Ozarks Genealogical Society] about, membership, publications, workshops, research, calendar, library and contact.<br>  
*[http://ozarksgs.org/ Ozarks Genealogical Society] about, membership, publications, workshops, research, calendar, library and contact.<br>  
*[http://coolcat.org/search~S1/ COOLcat] catalog online. {{WC}}Combined catalog of the [[Ozarks Genealogical Society Library]], [[Springfield-Greene County Library Center|The Library Center]], the [http://thelibrary.org/branches/lst.cfm Library Station branch], and the [[Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Library]], among others. Search by keyword, title, author, subject, magazine/newpaper title, or call number. Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].<br>
*[http://coolcat.org/search~S1/ COOLcat] catalog online. {{WC}}Search by keyword, title, author, subject, magazine/newpaper title, or call number. Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].<br>  
*[http://ozarksgs.org/images/stories/ogs/file/OGS_Special_Collections_Index.pdf Index to Special Collections] genealogical family files (.pdf). This file is every-word searchable, but case sensitive. <br>  
*[http://ozarksgs.org/images/stories/ogs/file/OGS_Special_Collections_Index.pdf Index to Special Collections] genealogical family files (.pdf). This file is every-word searchable, but case sensitive. <br>  
*[http://ozarksgs.org/images/stories/ogs/file/OGS_1-1050.pdf 5-generation charts index] to OGS member charts (.pdf).<br>
*[http://ozarksgs.org/images/stories/ogs/file/OGS_1-1050.pdf 5-generation charts index] to OGS member charts (.pdf).<br>
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=== Collection Description  ===
=== Collection Description  ===


'''Ozarks Genealogical Society''' (OGS) has a substantial genealogy collection for southern Missouri, Missouri in general, other states, a large collection of genealogical periodicals, maps, family histories, and over one dozen special collections compiled by area researchers. Special Collections records focus on family histories with an emphasis in the southwest Missouri geographical area.<ref>William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 67. {{WorldCat|39493985}}; {{FSC|728550|item|disp=FS Library Ref Book 973 J54d}}.</ref> <ref>[http://www.ozarksgs.org/index.php/research Research] in ''Ozarks Genealogical Society'' (accessed 15 March 2014).</ref> The OGS ''catalog'' is combined with the [[Springfield-Greene County Library Center]] COOLcat catalog online—nevertheless, most of the OGS collection is available at the OGS Library.
'''Ozarks Genealogical Society''' has a substantial genealogy collection for southern Missouri, Missouri in general, other states, a large collection of genealogical periodicals, maps, family histories, and over one dozen special collections compiled by area researchers. Special Collections records focus on family histories with an emphasis in the southwest Missouri geographical area.<ref name="DB67">William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer, ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 67. {{WorldCat|39493985}}; {{FHL|728550|item|disp=FHL Ref Book 973 J54d}}.</ref> <ref>[http://www.ozarksgs.org/index.php/research Research] in ''Ozarks Genealogical Society'' (accessed 15 March 2014).</ref> The OGS ''catalog'' is combined with the [[Springfield-Greene County Library Midtown]] COOLcat catalog online—nevertheless, the two ''collections'' are separate.<ref name="Lib" />


The Ozarks Genealogical Society, Inc. was formally organized in September 1969 by a group of individuals who were brought together by their common interest in researching family history. OGS was chartered in 1979 as a not-for-profit organization in the State of Missouri.
The Ozarks Genealogical Society, Inc. (OGS) was formally organized in September 1969 by a group of individuals who were brought together by their common interest in researching family history. OGS was chartered in 1979 as a not-for-profit organization in the State of Missouri.


The goals of the Society are to encourage the research and preservation of family history, foster solid genealogical research practices, and preserve records of historical and genealogical interest. All the work of the Ozarks Genealogical Society is done by volunteers.
The goals of the Society are to encourage the research and preservation of family history, foster solid genealogical research practices, and preserve records of historical and genealogical interest. All the work of the Ozarks Genealogical Society is done by volunteers.
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'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>  


*[[Mid-Continent Public Library Midwest Genealogy Center]], Independence, a great American genealogy collection: censuses, MO federal land sales, penitentiary, St. Louis fur trade, Civil War, passenger lists, plantations, American Indians, city directories, newspapers, [[Draper Manuscript Collection|Draper Manuscripts]], and KY taxes.</ref><br>  
*[[Mid-Continent Public Library Midwest Genealogy Center]], Independence, a great American genealogy collection: censuses, MO federal land sales, penitentiary, St. Louis fur trade, Civil War, passenger lists, plantations, American Indians, city directories, newspapers, [[Draper Manuscript Collection|Draper Manuscripts]], and KY taxes.<ref name="DB67" /><br>  
*[[National Archives at Kansas City]] federal censuses 1790–1930; selected military service indexes, pension indexes, passenger lists, naturalizations, photos, adoptions, vital records, land, and Indian records.</ref><br>
*[[National Archives at Kansas City]] federal censuses 1790–1930; selected military service indexes, pension indexes, passenger lists, naturalizations, photos, adoptions, vital records, land, and Indian records.<ref name="DB67" /><br>


'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>  


*[[Springfield-Greene County Library Center]] has substantial genealogy for southern Missouri: censuses, religious and church histories, city directories, U.S. Civil War, online death certificates 1910-1958, births, marriages, land, probate, cemeteries, clippings, newspapers, American Indians, maps, and periodicals.</ref> <ref>[http://thelibrary.org/lochist/collections.cfm?aid=925{{amp}}lid=62 Guide to Local History and Genealogy Department Collections] in ''Springfield-Greene County Library District'' (accessed 15 March 2014).</ref><br>
*[[Springfield-Greene County Library Midtown]] has substantial genealogy for southern Missouri: censuses, religious and church histories, city directories, U.S. Civil War, online death certificates 1910-1958, births, marriages, land, probate, cemeteries, clippings, newspapers, American Indians, maps, and periodicals.<ref name="DB67" /> <ref>[http://thelibrary.org/lochist/collections.cfm?aid=925{{amp}}lid=62 Guide to Local History and Genealogy Department Collections] in ''Springfield-Greene County Library District'' (accessed 15 March 2014).</ref><br>


'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  


*[http://health.springfieldmo.gov/2890/Birth-Death-Certificates Springfield-Greene County Health Department], Springfield, has births 1920-present; deaths 1980-present.
*[http://health.springfieldmo.gov/2890/Birth-Death-Certificates Springfield-Greene County Health Department], Springfield, has births 1920-present; deaths 1980-present.
*[https://www.greenecountymo.org/archives/index.php Greene County Archives and Records Center], Springfield, births 1883-1902, marriages since 1833, deaths 1883-1902<ref name="Eichholz">Alice Eichholz, ''Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources'', 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 394. {{WorldCat|55947869}}; {{FSC|1185723|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27rb 2004}}.</ref>, divorces 1837-1950<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists : United States of America'', 9th ed. (Draper, UT : Everton Publishers, 1999), 231. {{WorldCat|50140092}}; {{FSC|740321|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 1999}}.</ref>, probate 1833-1990, deeds 1833-1960s, civil and criminal court cases 1833-1991, coroner 1830s-1970s, military discharges, school, taxes, road books, and petitions.<ref>[https://www.greenecountymo.org/archives/list.php List of Available Records] in ''Greene County Archives and Records Center'' (accessed 23 March 2016).</ref><br>
*[https://www.greenecountymo.org/archives/index.php Greene County Archives and Records Center], Springfield, births 1883-1902, marriages since 1833, deaths 1883-1902<ref name="Eichholz">Alice Eichholz, ''Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources'', 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 394. {{WorldCat|55947869}}; {{FHL|1185723|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27rb 2004}}.</ref>, divorces 1837-1950<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists : United States of America'', 9th ed. (Draper, UT : Everton Publishers, 1999), 231. {{WorldCat|50140092}}; {{FHL|1852055|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 1999}}.</ref>, probate 1833-1990, deeds 1833-1960s, civil and criminal court cases 1833-1991, coroner 1830s-1970s, military discharges, school, taxes, road books, and petitions.<ref>[https://www.greenecountymo.org/archives/list.php List of Available Records] in ''Greene County Archives and Records Center'' (accessed 23 March 2016).</ref><br>
*[http://www.mow.uscourts.gov/locations.html U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri], Springfield, recent civil, criminal, or bankruptcy cases.<ref>[http://www.mow.uscourts.gov/index.html Home] in ''United States Courts Western Missouri'' (accessed 23 March 2016).</ref>
*[http://www.mow.uscourts.gov/locations.html U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri], Springfield, recent civil, criminal, or bankruptcy cases.<ref>[http://www.mow.uscourts.gov/index.html Home] in ''United States Courts Western Missouri'' (accessed 23 March 2016).</ref>
*[https://ifphc.org/ Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center], Springfield, official archives, research center, and museum of the Assemblies of God.
*[https://ifphc.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.main Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center], Springfield, official archives, research center, and museum of the Assemblies of God.
*[http://www.mopac.org/ Missouri Pacific Historical Society], Bucklin, railroad heritage including some employee records. This railroad had several affiliate railroads.
*[http://www.mopac.org/ Missouri Pacific Historical Society], Bucklin, railroad heritage including some employee records. This railroad had several affiliate railroads.
*[https://www.facebook.com/Ozarks-Afro-American-Heritage-Museum-127702533923267/ Ozarks Afro-American Heritage Museum], Walnut Grove, a repository of local Afro-American culture, with an ever-growing collection.
*[https://www.facebook.com/Ozarks-Afro-American-Heritage-Museum-127702533923267/ Ozarks Afro-American Heritage Museum], Walnut Grove, a repository of local Afro-American culture, with an ever-growing collection.
*[https://republichistory.wordpress.com/ Republic Historical Society] online center for historical research in Republic, Missouri.
*[https://republichistory.wordpress.com/ Republic Historical Society] online center for historical research in Republic, Missouri.
*[[Springfield Missouri FamilySearch Center]] has [[FamilySearch Center Portal|premium online services]] for free, offers research guidance.
*[[Springfield Missouri Family History Center]] has [[Family History Center Portal|premium online services]] for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City.<ref>[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]] in ''Family History Research Wiki'' (accessed 29 February 2016).</ref>
*[[Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Library]], Republic, helps find ancestors who served in the U.S. Civil War.<ref>[http://www.nps.gov/wicr/planyourvisit/library.htm The Hulston Library] in ''Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Missouri'' in ''National Park Service'' (accessed 15 March 2014).</ref>  
*[[Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Library]], Republic, helps find ancestors who served in the U.S. Civil War.<ref>[http://www.nps.gov/wicr/planyourvisit/library.htm The Hulston Library] in ''Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Missouri'' in ''National Park Service'' (accessed 15 March 2014).</ref>  
*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [[Christian County, Missouri|Christian]], [[Dade County, Missouri|Dade]], [[Dallas County, Missouri|Dallas]], [[Lawrence County, Missouri|Lawrence]], [[Polk County, Missouri|Polk]], and [[Webster County, Missouri|Webster]].
*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [[Christian County, Missouri|Christian]], [[Dade County, Missouri|Dade]], [[Dallas County, Missouri|Dallas]], [[Lawrence County, Missouri|Lawrence]], [[Polk County, Missouri|Polk]], and [[Webster County, Missouri|Webster]].
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*[[Kansas City Public Library Missouri Valley Special Collections]], The '''Missouri Valley Room''' has a great genealogy collection for Missouri and Kansas with biographies, periodicals, genealogies, diaries, photos, scrapbooks, and newspapers of the Kansas City area.<ref name="DB4767">Dollarhide and Bremer, 47 and 67.</ref> <ref name="SC">[http://www.kclibrary.org/kchistory/special-collections Special Collections] in ''Kansas City Public Library'' (accessed 7 March 2014).</ref><br>  
*[[Kansas City Public Library Missouri Valley Special Collections]], The '''Missouri Valley Room''' has a great genealogy collection for Missouri and Kansas with biographies, periodicals, genealogies, diaries, photos, scrapbooks, and newspapers of the Kansas City area.<ref name="DB4767">Dollarhide and Bremer, 47 and 67.</ref> <ref name="SC">[http://www.kclibrary.org/kchistory/special-collections Special Collections] in ''Kansas City Public Library'' (accessed 7 March 2014).</ref><br>  
*[[Missouri Bureau of Vital Records]], Jefferson City, central registry of Missouri births and deaths since 1910; marriages and divorces since 1948.<ref>[http://health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/ Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Information] in ''Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services'' (accessed 3 March 2016).</ref>  
*[[Missouri Bureau of Vital Records]], Jefferson City, central registry of Missouri births and deaths since 1910; marriages and divorces since 1948.<ref>[http://health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/ Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Information] in ''Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services'' (accessed 3 March 2016).</ref>  
*[[Missouri History Museum Library]], St. Louis, has regional history sources, St. Louis, Missouri, the Mississippi and Missouri Valleys, the Louisiana Purchase, American West: indexes, guides, catalogs, photos, genealogy workshops. Many records of Missouri settlers from Illinois.<br>
*[[Missouri History Museum Library]], St. Louis, has regional history sources, St. Louis, Missouri, the Mississippi and Missouri Valleys, the Louisiana Purchase, American West: indexes, guides, catalogs, photos, genealogy workshops. Many records of Missouri settlers from Illinois.<ref name="DB67" /><br>
*[[Missouri State Archives]], Jefferson City, has court, land, military, death records, federal censuses, county and municipal records, photos, penitentiary, and manuscript records. Birth and death record index since 1883 is online; birth records 1883-1895; marriages 1827-1937.<ref name="VR">[http://www.kclibrary.org/kchistory/vital-records Vital Records] in ''Kansas City Public Library'' (accessed 2 Feb 2016).</ref>  
*[[Missouri State Archives]], Jefferson City, has court, land, military, death records, federal censuses, county and municipal records, photos, penitentiary, and manuscript records. Birth and death record index since 1883 is online; birth records 1883-1895; marriages 1827-1937.<ref name="VR">[http://www.kclibrary.org/kchistory/vital-records Vital Records] in ''Kansas City Public Library'' (accessed 2 Feb 2016).</ref>  
*[https://centralmethodist.edu/academics/library/missouri-united-methodist-archives.html Missouri United Methodist Archives], Fayette, historical materials on Methodism in Missouri emphasizing ministers.  
*[http://www.centralmethodist.edu/library/moumcarchive.php Missouri United Methodist Archives], Fayette, historical materials on Methodism in Missouri emphasizing ministers.  
*[http://archstl.org/archives Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Archives and Records] parish christenings, confirmations, marriages, and deaths.  
*[http://archstl.org/archives Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Archives and Records] parish christenings, confirmations, marriages, and deaths.  
*[[St. Louis County Library]], a Missouri collection including the [http://www.ngsgenealogy.org National Genealogical Society], and [http://www.stlgs.org St. Louis Genealogical Society] collections, online databases, federal censuses, births, deaths, cemeteries, church records, military records, naturalizations, newspapers, wills, African American records, and yearbooks.  
*[[St. Louis County Library]], a Missouri collection including the [http://www.ngsgenealogy.org National Genealogical Society], and [http://www.stlgs.org St. Louis Genealogical Society] collections, online databases, federal censuses, births, deaths, cemeteries, church records, military records, naturalizations, newspapers, wills, African American records, yearbooks, and can order microfilms from the [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City.<ref>[http://www.slcl.org/content/online-guide-st-louis-sources-history-and-genealogy-department Online guide to St. Louis sources in the History and Genealogy Department] in ''St. Louis County Library'' (accessed 2 February 2016).</ref>
*[[St. Louis Mercantile Library]], early newspapers, railroads, inland waterways, county records, biographies, and genealogies. A premier library for Missouri research.<br>  
*[[St. Louis Mercantile Library]], early newspapers, railroads, inland waterways, county records, biographies, and genealogies. A premier library for Missouri research.<ref name="DB67" /><br>  
*[[St. Louis Public Library]] has an Obituary Index for the years 1880–1927; 1942–1945; 1992–2006, family histories, passenger lists, Heritage Quest, and ''Gateway Family Historian'' publication.
*[[St. Louis Public Library]] has an Obituary Index for the years 1880–1927; 1942–1945; 1992–2006, family histories, passenger lists, Heritage Quest, and ''Gateway Family Historian'' publication.<ref>[http://www.slpl.org/slpl/gateways/article240117800.asp Genealogists] in ''St. Louis Public Library'' (accessed 3 February 2016).</ref>
*[http://brodskylibrary.org/collection.php Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library], St. Louis, comprehensive source for Judaica. 23,000 books.  
*[http://brodskylibrary.org/collection.php Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library], St. Louis, comprehensive source for Judaica. 23,000 books.  
*[[State Historical Society of Missouri]], Columbia, census, maps, newspapers, online tools, oral history, photos, historical manuscripts, and reference materials.  
*[[State Historical Society of Missouri]], Columbia, census, maps, newspapers, online tools, oral history, photos, historical manuscripts, and reference materials.<ref name="DB67" />
*Repositories in '''''surrounding states:''''' [[Arkansas Archives and Libraries|Arkansas]], [[Iowa Archives and Libraries|Iowa]], [[Illinois Archives and Libraries|Illinois]], [[Kansas Archives and Libraries|Kansas]], [[Kentucky Archives and Libraries|Kentucky]], [[Nebraska Archives and Libraries|Nebraska]], [[Oklahoma Archives and Libraries|Oklahoma]], and [[Tennessee Archives and Libraries|Tennessee]].  
*Repositories in '''''surrounding states:''''' [[Arkansas Archives and Libraries|Arkansas]], [[Iowa Archives and Libraries|Iowa]], [[Illinois Archives and Libraries|Illinois]], [[Kansas Archives and Libraries|Kansas]], [[Kentucky Archives and Libraries|Kentucky]], [[Nebraska Archives and Libraries|Nebraska]], [[Oklahoma Archives and Libraries|Oklahoma]], and [[Tennessee Archives and Libraries|Tennessee]].  
*[[Allen County Public Library]], Ft. Wayne IN, has a premier genealogical periodical collection including '''Missouri''', genealogies, local histories, databases, military, censuses, directories, passenger lists, American Indians, African Americans, Canadians.<ref>[http://www.genealogycenter.org/docs/default-source/resources/aboutusbrochure.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Genealogy Center Collections] in ''Genealogy Center'' (accessed 27 February 2015).</ref><br>  
*[[Allen County Public Library]], Ft. Wayne IN, has a premier genealogical periodical collection including '''Missouri''', genealogies, local histories, databases, military, censuses, directories, passenger lists, American Indians, African Americans, Canadians.<ref>[http://www.genealogycenter.org/docs/default-source/resources/aboutusbrochure.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Genealogy Center Collections] in ''Genealogy Center'' (accessed 27 February 2015).</ref><br>  
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Ozarks Genealogical Society Library
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1]  OGS Office contact form

Address:[2]

534 West Catalpa St (PO Box 3945)
Springfield, Missouri 65808-3945

Telephone:[1]  417-831-2773

Hours and holidays:[2]  Wednesday 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ; Closed holidays and holiday weekends.

Map and public transportation:

Internet sites and databases:

Search by keyword, title, author, subject, magazine/newpaper title, or call number. Also available in WorldCat.

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

Ozarks Genealogical Society has a substantial genealogy collection for southern Missouri, Missouri in general, other states, a large collection of genealogical periodicals, maps, family histories, and over one dozen special collections compiled by area researchers. Special Collections records focus on family histories with an emphasis in the southwest Missouri geographical area.[3] [4] The OGS catalog is combined with the Springfield-Greene County Library Midtown COOLcat catalog online—nevertheless, the two collections are separate.[2]

The Ozarks Genealogical Society, Inc. (OGS) was formally organized in September 1969 by a group of individuals who were brought together by their common interest in researching family history. OGS was chartered in 1979 as a not-for-profit organization in the State of Missouri.

The goals of the Society are to encourage the research and preservation of family history, foster solid genealogical research practices, and preserve records of historical and genealogical interest. All the work of the Ozarks Genealogical Society is done by volunteers.

Areas of service include staffing the OGS Library; presenting programs; maintaining the Library building; researching, typing and editing records for publications; acting as officers and committee chairpersons; and responding to queries. Members and nonmembers are invited to submit materials for possible publication in the quarterly, Ozar'kin, or special publications. The Ozarks Genealogical Society has been serving researchers in southwest Missouri and the border counties of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas for 30 years.

Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

If you cannot visit or find a source at the Ozarks Genealogical Society Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections

Similar Collections

  • Springfield-Greene County Library Midtown has substantial genealogy for southern Missouri: censuses, religious and church histories, city directories, U.S. Civil War, online death certificates 1910-1958, births, marriages, land, probate, cemeteries, clippings, newspapers, American Indians, maps, and periodicals.[3] [5]

Neighboring Collections

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Contact in Ozarks Genealogical Society (accessed 22 March 2014).
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Library in Ozarks Genealogical Society (accessed 22 March 2014).
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer, America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 67. WorldCat 39493985; FHL Ref Book 973 J54d.
  4. Research in Ozarks Genealogical Society (accessed 15 March 2014).
  5. Guide to Local History and Genealogy Department Collections in Springfield-Greene County Library District (accessed 15 March 2014).
  6. Alice Eichholz, Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 394. WorldCat 55947869; FHL Book 973 D27rb 2004.
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