Wisconsin Historical Society Reading Room

Visiting the library and archives.

Wisconsin historical society reading room.

The wisconsin historical society library and archives will be opening its reading rooms to researchers in a limited and controlled capacity starting july 21 2020. Founded in 1846 and chartered in 1853 it is the oldest. To help prevent the spread of covid 19 face masks or face coverings are required to enter the wisconsin historical society building. Learn about our local government records.

See more information about the administration of wisconsin state government records. We also request that you practice physical distancing of six feet. While our building is closed you can submit an online request to pick up items or schedule an appointment. The wisconsin historical society officially the state historical society of wisconsin is simultaneously a state agency and a private membership organization whose purpose is to maintain promote and spread knowledge relating to the history of north america with an emphasis on the state of wisconsin and the trans allegheny west.

The wisconsin historical society invites you to host your event at our headquarters location. Contact the wisconsin historical society archives reading room by phone at 608 264 6460 or by email below. Library reading room as completed in 1901 showing skylights and ceiling fixtures library tables and lights and many university of wisconsin students at. Library 9am noon tuesday wednesday and thursday.

The monroe county local history room s purpose is to connect people to the past in a meaningful way. Learn about the collection areas of the wisconsin historical society s library archives. Access to uw archives and special collections is limited from sept 10 25 2020 to uw madison faculty staff and graduate students. Search for ancestors and local history using the quick search box on the left.

Work in uw archives special collections or wisconsin historical society archives to examine materials shelved in their reading rooms. This division collects preserves and makes available materials about the history of wisconsin the united states and north america. For the safety of the library and archives staff and researchers only four researchers will be allowed in the archives reading room at a time. According to the wisconsin historical society the bright airy 5 568 square foot two story high architectural centerpiece offers a comfortable place to study or do research.

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