Research Resources
Gage County Historical Society & Museum
The Gage County Historical Society & Museum preserves the history of Gage County and Beatrice, Nebraska through its museum, archives, research library, publications, and educational programs. Researchers have access to historical photographs, archival materials, local history collections, and research resources documenting the people, communities, and businesses of Gage County. Address: 101 N. 2nd Street, P.O. Box 793, Beatrice, NE 68310-0793. Phone: (402) 228-1679.
Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre
The Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre preserves and promotes the Welsh heritage of Nebraska and the Great Plains. Researchers can search a genealogy database of Welsh-American families, request lookups and translations from Y Drych (The Mirror), a historic Welsh-American newspaper, and access archival collections documenting Welsh immigration and settlement. The Centre also operates a museum and hosts educational programs and cultural events. Address: 307 7th Street, Wymore, NE 68466. Phone: (402) 432-3656.
Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS)
The Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS) promotes genealogy and family history research in the Omaha metropolitan area and eastern Nebraska. The Society offers educational programs, special interest groups, research assistance, publications, and monthly meetings. Researchers can request local record lookups and research assistance, and members have access to additional genealogy resources and educational opportunities. Address: P.O. Box 4011, Omaha, NE 68104-0011. Email: info@gogsne.org.
Hall County Historical Society
The Hall County Historical Society preserves and promotes the history of Hall County, Nebraska through its museum, archives, educational programs, and publications. Researchers can access historical photographs, manuscripts, local history collections, and other resources documenting the people, communities, and development of Hall County. The Society also publishes and sells books on Hall County history. Location: 4262 W. Michigan Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1683, Grand Island, NE 68802. Phone: (308) 384-2154.
Historical Society of Ravenna
The Historical Society of Ravenna preserves the history of Ravenna and the surrounding communities of the Ravenna School District in Buffalo County, Nebraska. Researchers can access family histories, photographs, books, newspapers, artifacts, and other local history collections at the Society's historical center. Volunteer researchers may be available to assist with genealogy and local history research by appointment. Address: 210 Grand Avenue, Ravenna, NE 68869. Email: valvierk@hotmail.com.
Holdrege Area Genealogy Club
The Holdrege Area Genealogy Club promotes genealogy and family history research in Phelps County and south-central Nebraska. The Club maintains genealogical resources, publishes the Phelps Helps newsletter, provides educational programs, and supports researchers through local history and family history collections. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 164, Holdrege, NE 68949.
Howard County Historical Society
The Howard County Historical Society preserves the history of Howard County, Nebraska and its communities through its historical village, museum, archives, and genealogy resources. Researchers can access local history collections, newspapers, photographs, family histories, military records, and other historical materials. The Society's website also includes genealogy resources, county research information, and links to local newspaper archives. Address: 1005 Indian Street, Saint Paul, NE 68873. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1, Saint Paul, NE 68873. Email: historichc@historichc.org.
Jefferson County Genealogical Society
The Jefferson County Genealogical Society promotes genealogy and family history research in Jefferson County, Nebraska. The Society collects and preserves local genealogical information, publishes resources for researchers, and supports the preservation of Jefferson County family histories and records. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 163, Fairbury, NE 68352-0163. Email: JCGS@neb.rr.com.
Knight Museum & Sandhills Center
The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center preserves the history of Box Butte County and western Nebraska through its museum, archives, and Heritage Room. Researchers have access to one of western Nebraska's largest genealogy and local history collections, including newspapers, photographs, family files, cemetery records, school records, city and county records, manuscripts, and other historical materials. Research assistance is available through the Heritage Room. Location: 908 Yellowstone Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301. Mailing Address: P.O. Box D, Alliance, NE 69301. Phone: (308) 762-2384.
Merrick County Historical Society
The Merrick County Historical Society preserves and shares the history of Merrick County, Nebraska through the Merrick County Historical Museum, archives, and genealogy research library. Researchers can access county and family histories, photographs, newspapers, local history collections, and other historical resources. The Society also offers educational programs, exhibits, and research assistance. Address: 2716 28th Street, Central City, NE 68826. Phone: (308) 624-3367.