Search Our Catalogs
The Society's library and archival holdings are cataloged in the
University of Wisconsin-Madison's library catalog.
Note: The Library and Archives materials have been
combined into one catalog as of May 20, 2015.
These finding aids (registers) describe
archival resources held by 19 repositories throughout
Learn about resources available across the Society for specific topics.
Learn how to access and explore the Henry and Elizabeth Baird Papers.
Learn how to access and explore the McCormick-International Harvester Collection.
Search digital records on more than 140,000 historic buildings, structures and objects throughout Wisconsin.
Among the Top Five Institutions for Genealogy Research in the U.S.
Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's vast family history collections, which are among the top five for genealogy research in the U.S.
Full Newspapers, Name Index, Local History and Biographical Clippings
Explore our physical and digital collections of newspapers, which is the second largest collection of newspapers in the U.S.
Wisconsin Historical Museum Collections
Explore our collection of paintings, many of which can be viewed online.
Access Information and Sales Service
Learn how to access the extensive microfilm collection at the Wisconsin Historical Society.