Research Resources

Nebraska Civil War Veterans Database is a searchable index of Civil War veterans with connections to Nebraska. Researchers can search by last name, first name, military unit, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) post number, GAR post city, or GAR post county to locate entries in the Civil War Veterans Indexes. Search results provide basic index information that can be used to identify veterans and locate additional records.

Nebraska Czechs is a statewide organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Czech heritage in Nebraska. The website provides information about local chapters, statewide events, Czech cultural activities, and educational programs. Researchers will also find links to Czech libraries and heritage collections, books, genealogy resources, and other materials for exploring Czech family history and culture.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Map Library provides free access to a wide variety of Nebraska maps for historical and genealogical research. The collection includes historical state maps, county and city maps, railroad route maps, highway maps, traffic maps, legislative maps, and other specialized maps that help researchers study Nebraska's communities, transportation networks, and changing landscape over time.

Nebraska Genealogy Trails is a free collection of county-based genealogy and local history resources maintained by volunteers. The site includes transcribed records, cemetery records, biographies, military records, maps, newspapers, school records, county histories, and other historical materials. It also features specialized resources, including abstracts from the 1880 Schedules of Defective, Dependent, and Delinquent Classes for some Nebraska counties, a valuable but often overlooked census resource.

The NEGenWeb Project is a free, volunteer-maintained website that provides genealogy and local history resources for Nebraska. The site includes county pages, a Nebraska Resource Center with research guidance, and the Nebraska Online Library featuring transcribed books, maps, and publications. Many state and county pages also offer transcribed records and other volunteer-contributed resources to assist genealogical research.

The Nebraska Gravestone Photo Project is a volunteer effort to preserve digital images of gravestones in Nebraska cemeteries. Researchers can search by surname, cemetery, or county to locate gravestone photographs and inscriptions, while volunteers contribute new images to help preserve these valuable genealogical records.

The Nebraska History Museum features exhibits that explore more than 12,000 years of Nebraska history through artifacts, photographs, and stories from the state's past. Visitors can learn about Nebraska before and after statehood, view objects from the Nebraska State Historical Society's collections, and participate in educational programs and guided tours. Address: 131 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE 68508. Phone: (402) 471-4782.

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.

Nebraska Online Historical Newspapers Summary, created by Kenneth R. Marks of The Ancestor Hunt, is a guide to online historical newspapers for Nebraska. The page organizes newspaper collections by statewide resources, county, city, and repository, with links to both free and subscription websites. It also includes links to the Nebraska Digital Newspaper Project, obituary resources, and other newspaper collections, making it a valuable starting point for locating Nebraska newspapers available online.

The Nebraska State Genealogical Society (NSGS) promotes genealogy and family history research throughout Nebraska. The Society offers educational programs, an annual conference, publications, county resources, research hints, Nebraska genealogy links, and a statewide network of area representatives who connect researchers with local genealogy societies and resources. NSGS also maintains a genealogy library collection at the Beatrice Public Library, featuring extensive Nebraska county resources, local and family histories, and selected materials from neighboring states and migration routes. The website also provides information about Nebraska researchers available for record lookups and local research assistance. Address: P.O. Box 57064, Lincoln, NE 68505-7064.