Research Tools
Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers
Access to Wisconsin Newspaper Association's daily and weekly member-newspapers from 2005 to present (with a 60 day embargo).
Help: Tutorial on YouTube
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Driving-Tests.org
Free practice tests for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's written examinations and online driver's manuals - for car, motorcycle and CDL. Answers to 100+ DMV-related questions too!
Wisconsin Historical Society Family History Records
1820-1907 birth, marriage & death records (& more!) made available for free through the Ancestry / Wisconsin Historical Society partnership.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.
Recommended Websites
Oshkosh Public Library City Directories
Includes coverage of Winnebago County areas including Menasha, Neenah, Omro and Winneconne, 1857 to 1922!
Joint project of Oshkosh Public Library and the Winnefox Library System.
University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
Digitized letters, diaries, reminiscences, speeches, photographs, oral history tapes, manuscripts and maps.
Collections of local interest:
- Menasha History, Change Over Time
- Menasha Local History Collection
- Neenah Public Library Local History Collection
- Oshkosh, Omro, and Winnebago County, Wisconsin - Atlases and Histories
Winnefox Vital Records
Search vital records as reported in newspapers in 5 Wisconsin counties: Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara and Winnebago.
Joint project of the Winnefox Library System and its member libraries.
Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin
Look up businesses and charities before you do business with them.
Covering Wisconsin
Free, expert help with obtaining health insurance.
Linkpendium:
Winnebago Couty,
Wisconsin
Extensive collection of county-specific links to assist with your genealogy / family history search.
My Vote - Wisconsin
Find your polling place, see what's on your ballot, and register to vote in person or absentee.
Naturalization & Court Records Index
Various records dating between the 1830s and 1970s for Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, and Winnebago court systems.
Recollection Wisconsin
Digitized historical and cultural resources for teachers, students, genealogists, and history buffs.
State of Wisconsin Blue Book
Read our state's constitution, learn about the different branches of government, and view state statistics and symbols.
Wikipedia's List of people from Wisconsin
List of prominent people from our state.
Wisconsin Consumer Guide to Health Care
Helping Wisconsin residents make better health care choices.
Wisconsin Consumer Protection
News and alerts from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Plan a Wisconsin getaway... find attractions, accommodations, events, free travel guides & more.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Driver licensing, vehicle registration, road conditions, transportation projects and more!
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Resources for starting and operating a business in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Includes Wisconsin history, current museum exhibits, and historic Wisconsin places.
Wisconsin Local History & Biography Articles
Thousands of historical newspaper articles on Wisconsin people and communities.
Wisconsin No Call List
Register your home or cell number online for two years. Or by phone at 888-382-1222.
