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= Societies = | == Societies == | ||
There are many societies which may help family historians. Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, and ethnic societies are especially helpful because of the records and resources they collect, transcribe, and publish. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. Below is a listing of Nebraska societies. | There are many societies which may help family historians. Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, and ethnic societies are especially helpful because of the records and resources they collect, transcribe, and publish. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. Below is a listing of Nebraska societies. | ||
== Genealogical Societies == | === Genealogical Societies === | ||
[http://nsgs.org// '''Nebraska State Genealogical Society''']'''<br>'''P.O. Box 5608<br>Lincoln, NE 68505-0608<br><br>The Nebraska State Genealogical Society book library is housed at the: | [http://nsgs.org// '''Nebraska State Genealogical Society''']'''<br>'''P.O. Box 5608<br>Lincoln, NE 68505-0608<br><br>The Nebraska State Genealogical Society book library is housed at the: | ||
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'''Beatrice Public Library'''<br>100 North 16th St.<br>Beatrice, NE 68310<br>Telephone: 402-223-3584<br> | '''Beatrice Public Library'''<br>100 North 16th St.<br>Beatrice, NE 68310<br>Telephone: 402-223-3584<br> | ||
== Historical Societies == | === Historical Societies === | ||
[http://www.nebraskahistory.org/index.shtml '''Nebraska State Historical Society''']<br>P.O. Box 82554<br>1500 R Street<br>Lincoln, NE 68501<br>Telephone: 402-471-3270 | [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/index.shtml '''Nebraska State Historical Society''']<br>P.O. Box 82554<br>1500 R Street<br>Lincoln, NE 68501<br>Telephone: 402-471-3270 | ||
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The Nebraska Historical Society maintains an informative website, which includes photographs, historical information and research guidance at [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/ http://www.nebraskahistory.org/] (see Website Contents for online resources). | The Nebraska Historical Society maintains an informative website, which includes photographs, historical information and research guidance at [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/ http://www.nebraskahistory.org/] (see Website Contents for online resources). | ||
== Lineage Societies == | === Lineage Societies === | ||
A Lineage society is an organization whose [http://genealogy.about.com/od/lineage_societies/a/membership.htm members have shown proof of their descent] from a qualifying ancestor such as a colonist or soldier. There are early settlers, ethnic, religious, and war societies. ''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cahtgs/society.htm The Hereditary Society Blue Book]''<ref>''Hereditary Society Blue Book (1994''), edited by Robert R. Davenport ([[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|The Family History Library]]{{FHL|619324|title-id|disp=book}}, {{FHL|619324|title-id|disp=FHL US/CAN Film 1697831 Item 4.}} ISBN 0806313986, 9780806313986</ref> is the annual Who's Who or Social Register of Hereditary, Lineage, and Patriotic societies. It also contains information on lineage societies, including the insignia, the membership requirements, and the national address of each organization. Books, articles, and publications that can be very helpful in genealogical research are kept by these societies. The [http://genealogy.about.com/od/lineage_societies/a/membership_2.htm applications for membership] in these societies are preserved, and many are on microfilm at the Family History Library. See the Register of U. S. Lineage Societies (mentioned in the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]"), for lists of microfilmed records, and publications. Hundreds of organizations are in the United States, here are some with Nebraska ties: | A Lineage society is an organization whose [http://genealogy.about.com/od/lineage_societies/a/membership.htm members have shown proof of their descent] from a qualifying ancestor such as a colonist or soldier. There are early settlers, ethnic, religious, and war societies. ''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cahtgs/society.htm The Hereditary Society Blue Book]''<ref>''Hereditary Society Blue Book (1994''), edited by Robert R. Davenport ([[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|The Family History Library]]{{FHL|619324|title-id|disp=book}}, {{FHL|619324|title-id|disp=FHL US/CAN Film 1697831 Item 4.}} ISBN 0806313986, 9780806313986</ref> is the annual Who's Who or Social Register of Hereditary, Lineage, and Patriotic societies. It also contains information on lineage societies, including the insignia, the membership requirements, and the national address of each organization. Books, articles, and publications that can be very helpful in genealogical research are kept by these societies. The [http://genealogy.about.com/od/lineage_societies/a/membership_2.htm applications for membership] in these societies are preserved, and many are on microfilm at the Family History Library. See the Register of U. S. Lineage Societies (mentioned in the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]"), for lists of microfilmed records, and publications. Hundreds of organizations are in the United States, here are some with Nebraska ties: | ||
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*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nesuvcw/ Department of Nebraska Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War] includes South Dakota. | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nesuvcw/ Department of Nebraska Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War] includes South Dakota. | ||
= References = | == References == | ||
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