Tag Archives: genealogy

Area Research Center Open House Oct 25

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Barbara

October is Archives and Family History Month! Every year the Wisconsin State Historical Records Advisory Board chooses a theme highlighting the work of Wisconsin’s museums and archives. For 2015, the theme is Local History. To celebrate, the Area Research Center … Continue reading →

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Lineage Societies – Are You Eligible??

Posted on April 25, 2014 by the Library

Did an ancestor run a tavern before the American Revolution?  You qualify for The Flagon and Trencher Society, a group established in 1962 for the descendants of tavern, inn and pub owners working in America before 1776. Did a grandparent … Continue reading →

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Native American Genealogy

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Martha

Karen Weston, the University Archivist, will be presenting on Native American genealogy, focusing on Wisconsin tribes, on Monday, March 5th, 2012 at 5:30 pm. Continue reading →

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October is Archives Month

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Barbara

October is Archives Month, sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board and the Wisconsin Historical Society. The 2008 theme is “Discover the Unexpected: Visit Your Local Archives.” It’s sponsored nationally by the Society of American Archivists. The UW-Madison student … Continue reading →

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