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Many family history periodicals publish local records of genealogical value. These may include genealogies; information about local records and archives; queries; census indexes; and transcripts of family Bibles, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, obituaries, and wills.  
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=== Overview ===
The major periodicals and magazines helpful for [[Portal:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] research include:  
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


=== Periodicals ===
''Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Newsletter''. 1954–. Published by the Society, c/o Mrs. Virginia Irving, 2109 Twentieth Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566, Telephone: 608-325-2609. (FHL book 977.5 B2n.) There is a cumulative index to 1963.
The major periodicals and magazines helpful for Wisconsin research include:  


*'''''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. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|418009|title-id|disp=book 977.5 D25fa}}.  
''Wisconsin Families'' Quarterly of the Wisconsin Genealogical Society. 1940–41. Published by the Wisconsin Genealogical Society. (FHL book 977.5 D25w; film 873820 item 2.)


*'''''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. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|613163|title-id|disp=book 977.5 D25f}}. The quarterly includes lists of surnames being researched by members.
''M.C.G.S. Reporter''. 1969–. Published by the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 27326, Milwaukee, WI 53227-0326. (FHL book 977.594 D25mc.)


*'''''Gems of Genealogy''''' 1975–. Published by the Bay Area Genealogical Society; P.O. Box 283, Green Bay, WI 54305-0283; bi-monthly. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|204251|title-id|disp=book 977.5 D25gg}}.  
''Genealogical Gems''. 1982–. Published by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1592, Appleton, WI 54913-1592. (FHL book 977.5 D25g.)


*'''''Genealogical Gems''''' 1982–. Published by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1592, Appleton, WI 54913-1592. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|169290|title-id|disp=book 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. (FHL book 977.571 D25L.)


*'''''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. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|466316|title-id|disp=book 977.5 D25k}}.
State Historical Society of Wisconsin. ''Wisconsin Magazine of History''. Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1917–. (FHL book 977.5 B2w.) The Family History Library has indexes for volumes 1–75 which cover the issues to 1991. Microfilms of this magazine are available from University Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan at http://www.hvcn.org/info/gswc/library/libumgrad.htm.  


*'''''La Crosse Area Genealogical Quarterly''''' 1974–. Published by the La Crosse Area Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1782, La Crosse, WI 54602-1782. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|257896|title-id|disp=book 977.571 D25L}}.
''Korzenie/Roots/Polish Genealogical Society of Wisconsin.'' 1989–. Published by the Society, P.O. Box 342341, Milwaukee, WI 53234-2341; semi-annual. (FHL book 977.5 D25k.)
*'''''M.C.G.S. Reporter''''' 1969–. Published by the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 27326, Milwaukee, WI 53227-0326. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|92757|title-id|disp=book 977.594 D25mc}}.


*'''''Wisconsin Families''''' 1940-41. Published by the Wisconsin Genealogical Society. Quarterly. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|106220|title-id|disp=977.5 D25w}}; film {{FSC|106220|title-id|disp=873820 item 2}}.
''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. (FHL book 977.5 D25fa.)


*'''''Wisconsin Magazine of History''''' 1917-. Published by the Wisconsin Historical Society. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|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 Then and Now/State Historical Society of Wisconsin''. 1954–1979. Published by the Society, Madison, WI; quarterly. (FHL book 977.5 B2wt.)


*'''''Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Newsletter''''' 1954–. Published by the Society, P.O. Box 5106, Madison, WI 53705-0106. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|161243|title-id|disp=book 977.5 B2n}}. There is a cumulative index to 1963.  
''Gems of Genealogy''. 1975–. Published by Bay Area Genealogical Society; P.O. Box 283, Green Bay, WI 54305-0283; bi-monthly. (FHL book 977.5 D25gg.)


*'''''Wisconsin Then and Now''''' 1954-1979. Published by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Madison, WI. Quarterly. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|590224|title-id|disp=book 977.5 B2wt}}.
''French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Quarterly''. 1987–. Published by the French Canadian Genealogists of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 414, Hales Corners, WI 53130; Tel. 414-786-6408. Quarterly. (FHL 977.5 D25f.) The quarterly includes lists of surnames being researched by members.  


=== Obtaining Periodicals ===
'''Indexes.''' The periodicals listed above may have annual indexes in the final issue for the year. For nationwide indexes to some of these and other family history periodicals, see:  
Copies of periodicals are available from the local societies that publish them. Major archives with genealogical collections will have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve. The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world. PERSI is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of family history periodicals worldwide. Search PERSI:<br>
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)]''' at Allen County Public Library; index; More information: [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]]<br>
Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] and regional or local libraries for available copies.
The FamilySearch Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. Wisconsin periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=368&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Wisconsin%22%20%2Bsubject%3APeriodicals Wisconsin-Periodicals]. They can also be found by using:
*'''Place''' Search of the country, state/province, and county
*'''Title''' Search of the periodical
*'''Keyword''' Search for the publishing society name.<br>
Also find Periodical resources available at other libraries via [https://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat]. As with the FamilySearch Catalog search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names.
Learn more about how to search [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[FamilySearch Catalog]] on our Wiki pages.


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''PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)''. Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987–. (FHL book 973 D25per; 1847–1985 on fiche 60163 [40 fiche]; 1986–1990 on fiche 6016864 [15 fiche].) Indexes thousands of family history periodicals. Annual indexes have been published yearly since 1986. For further details, see the PERiodical Source Index Resource Guide (34119).


[[Category:Wisconsin, United States|Periodicals]]
For more family history periodicals, look in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:
 
WISCONSIN- PERIODICALS
 
WISCONSIN- GENEALOGY- PERIODICALS
 
WISCONSIN- SOCIETIES- PERIODICALS
 
WISCONSIN, [COUNTY]- PERIODICALS
 
WISCONSIN, [COUNTY]- GENEALOGY- PERIODICALS
 
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Many family history periodicals publish local records of genealogical value. These may include genealogies; information about local records and archives; queries; census indexes; and transcripts of family Bibles, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, obituaries, and wills.

The major periodicals and magazines helpful for Wisconsin research include:

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Newsletter. 1954–. Published by the Society, c/o Mrs. Virginia Irving, 2109 Twentieth Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566, Telephone: 608-325-2609. (FHL book 977.5 B2n.) There is a cumulative index to 1963.

Wisconsin Families Quarterly of the Wisconsin Genealogical Society. 1940–41. Published by the Wisconsin Genealogical Society. (FHL book 977.5 D25w; film 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. (FHL book 977.594 D25mc.)

Genealogical Gems. 1982–. Published by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1592, Appleton, WI 54913-1592. (FHL book 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. (FHL book 977.571 D25L.)

State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Magazine of History. Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1917–. (FHL book 977.5 B2w.) The Family History Library has indexes for volumes 1–75 which cover the issues to 1991. Microfilms of this magazine are available from University Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan at http://www.hvcn.org/info/gswc/library/libumgrad.htm.

Korzenie/Roots/Polish Genealogical Society of Wisconsin. 1989–. Published by the Society, P.O. Box 342341, Milwaukee, WI 53234-2341; semi-annual. (FHL book 977.5 D25k.)

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. (FHL book 977.5 D25fa.)

Wisconsin Then and Now/State Historical Society of Wisconsin. 1954–1979. Published by the Society, Madison, WI; quarterly. (FHL book 977.5 B2wt.)

Gems of Genealogy. 1975–. Published by Bay Area Genealogical Society; P.O. Box 283, Green Bay, WI 54305-0283; bi-monthly. (FHL book 977.5 D25gg.)

French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Quarterly. 1987–. Published by the French Canadian Genealogists of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 414, Hales Corners, WI 53130; Tel. 414-786-6408. Quarterly. (FHL 977.5 D25f.) The quarterly includes lists of surnames being researched by members.

Indexes. The periodicals listed above may have annual indexes in the final issue for the year. For nationwide indexes to some of these and other family history periodicals, see:

PERiodical Source Index (PERSI). Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987–. (FHL book 973 D25per; 1847–1985 on fiche 60163 [40 fiche]; 1986–1990 on fiche 6016864 [15 fiche].) Indexes thousands of family history periodicals. Annual indexes have been published yearly since 1986. For further details, see the PERiodical Source Index Resource Guide (34119).

For more family history periodicals, look in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:

WISCONSIN- PERIODICALS

WISCONSIN- GENEALOGY- PERIODICALS

WISCONSIN- SOCIETIES- PERIODICALS

WISCONSIN, [COUNTY]- PERIODICALS

WISCONSIN, [COUNTY]- GENEALOGY- PERIODICALS

WISCONSIN, [COUNTY]- SOCIETIES- PERIODICALS

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)

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