Research Resources

The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) is dedicated to discovering, collecting, preserving, and sharing the history, cultural heritage, and genealogical legacy of German settlers in the Russian Empire and their descendants. The AHSGR Library Archive contains the largest collection of German-Russian research information in the Western Hemisphere and includes online resources, published materials, translated records from Russian archives, and a searchable online library catalog. AHSGR is also a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, providing access to FamilySearch records that are available only at affiliate libraries and FamilySearch Centers. Research assistance is available by appointment. AHSGR is located at 631 D Street, Lincoln, NE 68502. Phone: (402) 474-3363. Visit the Contact Us page for current hours and additional information.

The Sister Loretta Gosen Memorial Archives – Museum of the Diocese of Lincoln collects, preserves, and makes accessible the history of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Lincoln, which includes all Nebraska counties south of the Platte River. Holdings include documents, photographs, and museum artifacts relating to parishes, schools, hospitals, institutions, organizations, priests, religious communities, and lay people who have influenced the Diocese. Genealogy researchers may request sacramental record searches for deceased persons, subject to the Diocese's access policies, and historical research is available by appointment. Address: Chancery Office, 3400 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68506-6125. Phone: (402) 488-0921.

The Denton Community Historical Society collects, preserves, researches, and shares the history of Denton and the surrounding southwest Lancaster County communities. Genealogists and local history researchers will find historical information, family history resources, and research assistance related to Denton and the communities of Berks, Burnham, Centerville, Cheese Creek, Cobb Junction, Emerald, Rokeby, and Yankee Hill. Address: P.O. Box 405, Denton, NE 68339.

The FamilySearch Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a free genealogy research facility open to the public and located in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Volunteers are available to assist researchers, and the center provides computers, scanners, printers, access to selected FamilySearch records, and complimentary access to premium genealogy websites. Address: 3000 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE 68516. Phone: (402) 423-4561.

The Lancaster County NEGenWeb Project is a free genealogy website maintained by volunteers as part of the USGenWeb Project. The site provides genealogical and historical resources for Lancaster County, Nebraska, including biographies, birth and death records, cemetery information, census records, maps, marriages, obituaries, photographs, and other research materials. The project also welcomes contributions from researchers to help preserve and share Lancaster County history.

Historic Preservation is a City of Lincoln resource for researching the history of homes and historic properties in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Researchers will find links to historic property surveys, historic building permit cards, interactive maps, National Register and local landmark information, and other resources for documenting the history of a property.

Nebraska Memories is a free digital collection of Nebraska's historical and cultural heritage materials, provided by the Nebraska Library Commission in partnership with libraries, museums, historical societies, and other cultural institutions across the state. The site includes digitized primary sources such as photographs, manuscripts, diaries, maps, oral histories, postcards, sheet music, and other historical documents that help researchers explore Nebraska's people, places, and communities.

The Nebraska United Methodist Historical Center/Archives is the official repository for the Nebraska area of the Great Plains United Methodist Annual Conference. Located at Nebraska Wesleyan University's Cochrane-Woods Library, the archives preserve conference records, local church histories, photographs, publications, and records of predecessor Methodist denominations in Nebraska. Researchers may search the online book catalog and photo collection or arrange an appointment for in-person research assistance. Address: Cochrane-Woods Library, Lower Level, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 5000 St. Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. Phone: (402) 465-2175.

The Preservation Association of Lincoln (PAL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Lincoln's historic buildings, neighborhoods, and sites through advocacy, education, and community involvement. The website offers information on local historic preservation efforts, preservation awards, walking tours, educational programs, and resources for researching and protecting Lincoln's historic places.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries provide access to extensive research collections, including archives, manuscripts, rare books, maps, government documents, newspapers, photographs, and digital collections. The Libraries' Archives & Special Collections preserve materials documenting Nebraska history, the Great Plains, the University of Nebraska, and many unique manuscript collections. Researchers can search the online catalogs and digital collections or schedule an appointment to use Archives & Special Collections reading rooms. Address: Love Library, 13th & R Streets, Lincoln, NE 68588. Phone: (402) 472-9568.