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=== Contact Information === | === Contact Information === | ||
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="CU">[http://www.tgstopeka.org/contact.php Contact Us] in ''Topeka Genealogical Society'' (accessed 9 February 2016).</ref> | '''E-mail:'''<ref name="CU">[http://www.tgstopeka.org/contact.php Contact Us] in ''Topeka Genealogical Society'' (accessed 9 February 2016).</ref> [http://tgstopeka.org/util/userMaint.php?mod=cf Contact Emailer] form<br> | ||
'''Address:'''<ref name="CU" /> <ref name="Lib">[http://www.tgstopeka.org/cpage.php?pt=10 Topeka Genealogical Society Library] in ''Topeka Genealogical Society'' (accessed 9 February 2016).</ref> | '''Address:'''<ref name="CU" /> <ref name="Lib">[http://www.tgstopeka.org/cpage.php?pt=10 Topeka Genealogical Society Library] in ''Topeka Genealogical Society'' (accessed 9 February 2016).</ref> | ||
:'''''Mail: | :'''''Mail: ''''' P.O. Box 4048 | ||
:'''''Street: | :'''''Street: ''''' 2717 SE Indiana Ave | ||
:Topeka, KS 66604-0048<br><br> | :Topeka, KS 66604-0048<br><br> | ||
'''Telephone:'''<ref name="Lib" /> | '''Telephone:'''<ref name="Lib" /> 785-233-5762<br> | ||
'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="Lib" /> | '''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="Lib" /> Mon, Wed, Thu: 1-4pm and Sat: 10am-3pm. Closed [http://www.tgstopeka.org/cpage.php?pt=10 holidays] and holiday weekends.<br> | ||
'''Map and public transportation:'''<br> | '''Map and public transportation:'''<br> | ||
:*'''''Google map: | :*'''''Google map: ''''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Topeka+Genealogical+Society/@39.0211632,-95.6708336,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x87bf034cbb4a5a99:0x691f513f67fd0f37 Topeka Genealogical Society Library] | ||
:*'''''Public transportation: | :*'''''Public transportation: ''''' The [http://www.topekametro.org/ Topeka Metro] bus route [http://www.topekametro.org/routes-and-detours-effective-january-18-2016/4-california 4 California] stops near 29th and Indiana; and bus route [http://www.topekametro.org/routes-and-detours-effective-january-18-2016/5-indiana 5 Indiana] stops on Indiana a few blocks from the TGS Library. | ||
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> | '''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> | ||
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*[[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives I]], Washington DC, census, pre-WWI military service {{amp}} pensions, passenger lists, naturalizations, passports, bounty land, homesteads, ethnic sources, prisons, fed employees.<ref name="DB2">Dollarhide and Bremer, 2.</ref><br> | *[[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives I]], Washington DC, census, pre-WWI military service {{amp}} pensions, passenger lists, naturalizations, passports, bounty land, homesteads, ethnic sources, prisons, fed employees.<ref name="DB2">Dollarhide and Bremer, 2.</ref><br> | ||
*[[National Archives at Kansas City]] federal censuses 1790–1930; military service indexes, pension indexes, passenger lists, naturalizations, photos, vital records, land, and Indian records.<ref | *[[National Archives at Kansas City]] federal censuses 1790–1930; military service indexes, pension indexes, passenger lists, naturalizations, photos, vital records, land, and Indian records.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 67.</ref> | ||
'''''Similar Collections'''''<br> | '''''Similar Collections'''''<br> | ||
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*[[Kansas Department of Health and Environment]], Topeka, since 1911 births, stillbirths, deaths; since 1913 marriages; and since 1951 divorce records issued for a fee only to immediate family members or representatives.<ref>[http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html KDHE Office of Vital Statistics] in ''Kansas Department of Health and Environment'' (accessed 4 February 2016).</ref><br> | *[[Kansas Department of Health and Environment]], Topeka, since 1911 births, stillbirths, deaths; since 1913 marriages; and since 1951 divorce records issued for a fee only to immediate family members or representatives.<ref>[http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html KDHE Office of Vital Statistics] in ''Kansas Department of Health and Environment'' (accessed 4 February 2016).</ref><br> | ||
*[[Kansas State Library]], Topeka, largest book library in Kansas with county histories, ethnic sources, guides, inventories, and family genealogies.<ref name="DB47">Dollarhide and Bremer, 47.</ref> This is a main depository of historical documents about Kansas residents.<br> | *[[Kansas State Library]], Topeka, largest book library in Kansas with county histories, ethnic sources, guides, inventories, and family genealogies.<ref name="DB47">Dollarhide and Bremer, 47.</ref> This is a main depository of historical documents about Kansas residents.<br> | ||
*[https://www.snco.us/clerk/ Shawnee County Clerk], Topeka, births and deaths 1894-1911; marriages 1856-1906.<ref name="bmd">[https://www.snco.us/clerk/document/vital_statistics_information.pdf Births, Deaths, and Marriages] in ''Shawnee County'' (accessed 8 February 2016).</ref> <ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 9th ed''. (Logan, Utah: Everton Pub., 1999), 149. {{WorldCat|812163213}}; {{ | *[https://www.snco.us/clerk/ Shawnee County Clerk], Topeka, births and deaths 1894-1911; marriages 1856-1906.<ref name="bmd">[https://www.snco.us/clerk/document/vital_statistics_information.pdf Births, Deaths, and Marriages] in ''Shawnee County'' (accessed 8 February 2016).</ref> <ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 9th ed''. (Logan, Utah: Everton Pub., 1999), 149. {{WorldCat|812163213}}; {{FSC|740321|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 1999}}.</ref> <ref name="Red237">Alice Eichholz, ed., ''Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, 3rd ed''. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 237. [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3249 Ancestry digital copy ($)]; {{WorldCat|24372922}}; {{FSC|1185723|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27rb 2004}}.</ref><br> | ||
*[http://www.shawneecourt.org/Directory.aspx?DID=5 Shawnee County Court Clerk], Topeka, marriages 1856-1906; probate records since 1859; court records since 1858.<ref name="bmd" /> <ref name="HBG" /> <ref name="Red237" /> | *[http://www.shawneecourt.org/Directory.aspx?DID=5 Shawnee County Court Clerk], Topeka, marriages 1856-1906; probate records since 1859; court records since 1858.<ref name="bmd" /> <ref name="HBG" /> <ref name="Red237" /> | ||
*[http://www.snco.us/rd/ Shawnee County Register of Deeds], Topeka, land records since 1855.<ref name="bmd" /> <ref name="HBG" /> <ref name="Red237" /> | *[http://www.snco.us/rd/ Shawnee County Register of Deeds], Topeka, land records since 1855.<ref name="bmd" /> <ref name="HBG" /> <ref name="Red237" /> | ||
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*[[Wichita Public Library Genealogy Center]], has many genealogies with an emphasis mostly on books, periodicals, and special publications for southeast KS, and corners of MO, AR, and OK.<ref name="DB47" /><br> | *[[Wichita Public Library Genealogy Center]], has many genealogies with an emphasis mostly on books, periodicals, and special publications for southeast KS, and corners of MO, AR, and OK.<ref name="DB47" /><br> | ||
*[[Kansas Genealogical Society]], Dodge City, has the best set of family folders and genealogical periodicals in Kansas.<ref name="DB47" />. Also, clippings, obituaries, and an online catalog.<br> | *[[Kansas Genealogical Society]], Dodge City, has the best set of family folders and genealogical periodicals in Kansas.<ref name="DB47" />. Also, clippings, obituaries, and an online catalog.<br> | ||
*[[National Orphan Train Complex]], Concordia, | *[[National Orphan Train Complex]], Concordia, museum, history, rider registry, research, and events. 66 v. (20,000 records) of orphan train riders, photos, 9,700 name computer database. | ||
*[[University of Kansas | *[[University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library]], Lawrence, manuscripts, photographs, maps, histories, newspapers, periodicals, film and videotapes that document the "Kansas Experience" of pioneers, railroads, and American Indians.<ref name="DB47" /> A depository for publications of Kansas and Douglas County.<br> | ||
*[http://www.archkck.org/page.aspx?pid=575 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Archives] baptism, confirmations, marriages, deaths, parish records. | *[http://www.archkck.org/page.aspx?pid=575 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Archives] baptism, confirmations, marriages, deaths, parish records. | ||
*[http://www.greatplainsumc.org/archivesandhistory Kansas United Methodist Archives], Baker University, Baldwin City, church records, newspapers, manuscripts, memoirs, obituaries, archives, reports. | *[http://www.greatplainsumc.org/archivesandhistory Kansas United Methodist Archives], Baker University, Baldwin City, church records, newspapers, manuscripts, memoirs, obituaries, archives, reports. | ||
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*Repositories in '''''surrounding states:''''' [[Colorado Archives and Libraries|Colorado]], [[Missouri Archives and Libraries|Missouri]], [[Nebraska Archives and Libraries|Nebraska]], and [[Oklahoma Archives and Libraries|Oklahoma]]. | *Repositories in '''''surrounding states:''''' [[Colorado Archives and Libraries|Colorado]], [[Missouri Archives and Libraries|Missouri]], [[Nebraska Archives and Libraries|Nebraska]], and [[Oklahoma Archives and Libraries|Oklahoma]]. | ||
*[[American Historical Society of Germans from Russia]], Lincoln NE, AHSGR ancestor lists, cemeteries, homesteads, an AHSGR German hometowns list, passenger lists, obituaries, surname charts, and Russian village files.<ref>[http://www.ahsgr.org/?page=Library Research Library] in ''American Historical Society of Germans from Russia'' (accessed 3 February 2016).</ref> | *[[American Historical Society of Germans from Russia]], Lincoln NE, AHSGR ancestor lists, cemeteries, homesteads, an AHSGR German hometowns list, passenger lists, obituaries, surname charts, and Russian village files.<ref>[http://www.ahsgr.org/?page=Library Research Library] in ''American Historical Society of Germans from Russia'' (accessed 3 February 2016).</ref> | ||
*[ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], Salt Lake City, 450 computers, 3,400 databases, 2.5 million microforms, 4,500 periodicals, 310,000 books of worldwide family and local histories, censuses, civil, church, immigration, ethnic, military, and records of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.<ref>Dollarhide and Bremer, 1 and 109.</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> | *[[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> | ||
*[[Mid-Continent Public Library Midwest Genealogy Center]], Independence MO, one of America's best genealogical centers: censuses and indexes, 80,000 family histories, 100,000 local histories, 565,000 microfilms, 7,000 maps, and newspapers. Surrounding states are well represented.<ref | *[[Mid-Continent Public Library Midwest Genealogy Center]], Independence MO, one of America's best genealogical centers: censuses and indexes, 80,000 family histories, 100,000 local histories, 565,000 microfilms, 7,000 maps, and newspapers. Surrounding states are well represented.</ref> <ref>[http://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy Midwest Genealogy Center] in ''Mid-Continent Public Library'' (accessed 7 March 2014).</ref> | ||
=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
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[[Category:United_States_Repositories]] [[Category:Shawnee_County,_Kansas]] [[Category:Kansas,_United_States | [[Category:United_States_Repositories]] [[Category:Shawnee_County,_Kansas]] [[Category:Kansas,_United_States]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:30, 5 June 2024
Contact Information[edit | edit source]E-mail:[1] Contact Emailer form
Telephone:[2] 785-233-5762 Hours and holidays:[2] Mon, Wed, Thu: 1-4pm and Sat: 10am-3pm. Closed holidays and holiday weekends. Map and public transportation:
Internet sites and databases:
Collection Description[edit | edit source]12,000 books, 700 periodical titles strong on Shawnee County and northeastern Kansas. Includes almost every U.S. state, and many foreign nations. Shawnee county resources: probate, naturalization, and tax records. Computers and high-speed wireless Internet access are available. Most material can be checked-out to TGS members. Staffed by experienced volunteers. Non-member visitors are encouraged to support the library with a donation.[2] Guide[edit | edit source]Guide to Genealogical Research in Shawnee County well done list of record types and repositories. Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]If you cannot visit or find a source at the Topeka Genealogical Society Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following. Overlapping Collections
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