Library-Archives Fees
General Services and Fees
Information about Library-Archives holdings, hours and services is free.
Copies of materials from our collections and limited research assistance are provided based on the fees outlined below. Normal turn-around time is approximately two to four weeks, but may be longer depending on complexity of inquiry and the number of inquiries in the service queue. Contact Us
| Service |
WHS Members |
Non-Members,
Wisconsin
Residents |
Non-Members,
Out of State |
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| Information about holdings, hours and services |
free |
free |
free |
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| Research Assistance for Patrons who Cannot Visit |
$12.50/half hour |
$15.00/half hour |
$17.50/half hour |
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| In-person Copies |
.10/page from paper
.25/page from microfilm |
.10/page from paper
.25/page from microfilm |
.10/page from paper
.25/page from microfilm |
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| Copies requested by mail or e-mail |
$12.50 Service Charge, plus
.25/page for copies on paper or .50/page for copies from microfilm |
$15.00 Service Charge, plus
.25/page for copies on paper or .50/page for copies from microfilm |
$17.50 Service Charge, plus
.25/page for copies on paper or .50/page for copies from microfilm |
Copies from the Archives
Copies from the Library |
| Archives Finding Aids |
$5.00 Service Charge, plus .25/page |
$5.00 Service Charge, plus .25/page |
$5.00 Service Charge, plus .25/page |
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| Fiche to Fiche Reproduction |
$15.00/file |
$15.00/file |
$15.00/file |
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| Sound Recordings |
$12.50 Service Charge, plus $15/cassette tape or $25/CD |
$15.00 Service Charge, plus $15/cassette tape or $25/CD |
$17.50 Service Charge, plus $15/cassette tape or $25/CD |
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Interlibrary Loan
The Historical Society will loan many of its published materials to other libraries. See the Interlibrary Loan page for details.
Microfilm Sales
The Historical Society has an extensive collection of microfilm, especially of Wisconsin newspapers, and will sell copies to libraries and private individuals for $80 per reel plus shipping. See the Microfilm Sales page for details.
Photographs
The Historical Society has a large collection of images available for reproduction. See the links below for services and fees:
Special Fees
Fees below are applied in addition to any fees for providing the services listed above.
| Service |
WHS Members |
Non-Members,
Wisconsin
Residents |
Non-Members,
Out of State |
More
Info |
| Rush Fee: within 7 working days |
$25.00 in addition to all other fees |
$25.00 in addition to all other fees |
$25.00 in addition to all other fees |
Copies from the Archives
Copies from the Library |
| International Postage (Credit Card Payment Required) |
$5.00 in addition to all other fees; may be increased for large orders |
$5.00 in addition to all other fees; may be increased for large orders |
$5.00 in addition to all other fees; may be increased for large orders |
Copies from the Archives
Copies from the Library |
| Fax Delivery of More than 20 pages |
$10.00 in addition to all other fees |
$10.00 in addition to all other fees |
$10.00 in addition to all other fees |
Copies from the Archives
Copies from the Library |
| Document Certification |
$10.00 in addition to all other fees |
$10.00 in addition to all other fees |
$10.00 in addition to all other fees |
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Wisconsin Genealogical Research Service
This service provides copies of birth, death, and marriage registrations, compiled Civil War service records, and biographical information.
| Service |
WHS Members |
Non-Members,
Wisconsin
Residents |
Non-Members,
Out of State |
More Info |
| Pre-1907 Birth Records |
10% discount |
$15.00 per record |
$15.00 per record |
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| Pre-1907 Marriage Records |
10% discount |
$15.00 per record |
$15.00 per record |
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| Pre-1907 Death Records |
10% discount |
$15.00 per record |
$15.00 per record |
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| Civil War Service Records |
10% discount |
$20.00 per name searched |
$20.00 per name searched |
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| Wisconsin Name Index (Biographical Information) |
10% discount |
$12.50 per record provided |
$15.00 per record provided |
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