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How to Search Our Library Collections

Learn the basics for searching the Society's Library collections online and in person.
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Archives Catalog (ArCat) Replacement

ArCat is being retired this spring (2015).
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About Our Family History Collections

Learn about the Wisconsin Historical Society's genealogy research resources, which are among the top five in the United States.
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Know Your Family History

Search over 3,000,000 records including: birth, death and marriage record indexes; newspaper clippings; photographs and other visual materials; and property records from National Register and State Register of Historic Places and the Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI).
Search over three million family history records, including birth, death and marriage record indexes, newspaper clippings and property records.
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Visiting the Library and Archives

Plan your visit to the Library and Archives of the Wisconsin Historical Society to research published and unpublished materials.
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Visual Materials in Our Collections

Search and explore the Wisconsin Historical Society's more than 3 million images, including over 80,000 images available online.
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Press Media Resources - WHS Press

Let Wisconsin Historical Society Press books and authors provide you with exciting story leads and compelling interview subjects!
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1964 Freedom Summer Project

Learn about the 1964 Freedom Summer Project with over 25,000 pages of digitized original documents.
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Explore Our Collections

Our collections hold a wealth of artifacts and information about American history, from the remote past to current events. North American genealogy and Wisconsin history are particular strengths.
Explore the Wisconsin Historical Society's resources, including extensive North American genealogy and Wisconsin history materials.
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Teach and Learn Wisconsin History

Discover the rich history of Wisconsin. Whether enjoying a simple pursuit of information or a deeper quest for understanding, these essays are perfect for students, teachers and others who love history.
Find information on field trips, classroom visits and resources to assist you in teaching Wisconsin history, including 4th-grade text book resources.

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