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The research collections of the Wisconsin Historical Society 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 Wisconsin Historical Society 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 library's subject card catalog contains the names of individuals from biographical sketches in histories, biographies, and obituaries. The library will check this card catalog for a name if you will send a self-addressed stamped envelope. The library's book collection is listed in [http://madcat.library.wisc.edu/ MadCat], the University of Wisconsin Library's online catalog.
The library's subject card catalog contains the names of individuals from biographical sketches in histories, biographies, and obituaries. The library will check this card catalog for a name if you will send a self-addressed stamped envelope. The library's book collection is listed in [http://madcat.library.wisc.edu/ MadCat], the University of Wisconsin Library's online catalog.  


Several guides have been published that describe the collections at this society. A helpful introductory guide is:  
Several guides have been published that describe the collections at this society. A helpful introductory guide is:  
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*Smith, Alice E., ed. ''Guide to the Manuscripts of the Wisconsin Historical Society''. Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1944, 1957. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173600&disp=Guide+to+the+manuscript+of+the+Wisconsin%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A5w]; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173662&disp=Guide+to+the+manuscripts+of+the+State+Hi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A5w supp. 1].) A second supplement was published in 1966 (not available at the Family History Library). These guides contain references to the papers of many families and businesses.
*Smith, Alice E., ed. ''Guide to the Manuscripts of the Wisconsin Historical Society''. Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1944, 1957. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173600&disp=Guide+to+the+manuscript+of+the+Wisconsin%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A5w]; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173662&disp=Guide+to+the+manuscripts+of+the+State+Hi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.5 A5w supp. 1].) A second supplement was published in 1966 (not available at the Family History Library). These guides contain references to the papers of many families and businesses.


The Wisconsin Historical Society has an on-line Wisconsin Genealogy Index that indexes the pre-1907 vital records and other records.&nbsp; It is available at&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/<br>
The Wisconsin Historical Society has an on-line Wisconsin Genealogy Index that indexes the pre-1907 vital records and other records.&nbsp; It is available at&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/<br>  


The pre-1907 vital records index lists births and deaths<br>
The pre-1907 vital records index lists births and deaths<br>  


The society houses collections of regional interest at area research centers. These centers often have census records; pre-1907 birth, marriage, and death records; probate records; tax records; school records; church records; naturalization records; and other local historical records.  
The society houses collections of regional interest at area research centers. These centers often have census records; pre-1907 birth, marriage, and death records; probate records; tax records; school records; church records; naturalization records; and other local historical records.  
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'''National Archives-Great Lakes Region (Chicago)<br>'''7358 S. Pulaski Rd.<br>Chicago, IL 60629-5898<br>Phone: (773)948-9001<br>Fax: (773)948-9050<br>E-mail: chicago.archives@nara.gov<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/ http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/]  
'''National Archives-Great Lakes Region (Chicago)<br>'''7358 S. Pulaski Rd.<br>Chicago, IL 60629-5898<br>Phone: (773)948-9001<br>Fax: (773)948-9050<br>E-mail: chicago.archives@nara.gov<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/ http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/]  


'''Wisconsin State Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 5106, Madison, WI 53705-0106<br>E-mail: wsgs@tds.net<br>Internet: [http://www.wsgs.org http://www.wsgs.org]
'''Wisconsin State Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 5106, Madison, WI 53705-0106<br>E-mail: wsgs@tds.net<br>Internet: [http://www.wsgs.org http://www.wsgs.org]  


'''Milwaukee County Historical Society'''<br>910 North Third St.<br>Milwaukee, WI 53203<br>Telephone: 414-273-8288  
'''Milwaukee County Historical Society'''<br>910 North Third St.<br>Milwaukee, WI 53203<br>Telephone: 414-273-8288  
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To learn more about the history and record-keeping systems of Wisconsin counties, use the fifteen inventories of the county archives published about 1940 by the Historical Records Survey. This source contains detailed inventories of all the records which existed in the county courthouse in approximately the year 1940. It also describes the contents of the records. The Family History Library has copies of the inventories for Barron, Buffalo, LaCrosse, Marathon, Monroe, Rusk, and Sheboygan counties. They are listed in the catalog under WISCONSIN, [COUNTY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES.  
To learn more about the history and record-keeping systems of Wisconsin counties, use the fifteen inventories of the county archives published about 1940 by the Historical Records Survey. This source contains detailed inventories of all the records which existed in the county courthouse in approximately the year 1940. It also describes the contents of the records. The Family History Library has copies of the inventories for Barron, Buffalo, LaCrosse, Marathon, Monroe, Rusk, and Sheboygan counties. They are listed in the catalog under WISCONSIN, [COUNTY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES.  


Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards
=== Web Sites<br>  ===


Computers with modems are important tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks themselves serve as a library. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers:  
You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Wisconsin in a variety of sources at local, state, national, and international levels. The list of sources is growing rapidly. Most of the information is available at no cost. Addresses on the Internet change frequently. The following sites are important gateways linking you to many more sites:


Locate other researchers
[http://www.usgenweb.org/ '''USGenWeb''']  
 
Post queries
 
Send and receive E-mail
 
Search large databases
 
Search computer libraries
 
Join in computer chat and lecture sessions
 
You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Wisconsin in a variety of sources at local, state, national, and international levels. The list of sources is growing rapidly. Most of the information is available at no cost.
 
Addresses on the Internet change frequently. As of April 1997, the following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites:
 
[http://www.usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb]  


www.usgenweb.com/  
www.usgenweb.com/  
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A cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for each county, state, and country.  
A cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for each county, state, and country.  


Roots-L  
'''Roots-L'''


[http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa.html www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa/]  
[http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa.html www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/usa/]  
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A useful list of sites and resources. Includes a large, regularly updated research coordination list.  
A useful list of sites and resources. Includes a large, regularly updated research coordination list.  


For further details about using computer networks, bulletin boards, and news groups for family history research, see the United States Research Outline (30972), 2nd ed., "[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section.
'''FamilySearch™ '''
 
FamilySearch™  


The Family History Library and some Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch™. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing several million names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your research. Some of the records come from compiled sources; some have been automated from original sources.  
FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing several million names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your research. Some of the records come from compiled sources; some have been automated from original sources.  


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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