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 The Douglas County Historical Society's Research Library provides a friendly atmosphere for the novice researcher and the experienced genealogist! Our knowledgeable and experienced research volunteers can get you started on all your needs. You can do the work, or we can do the work for you!
A monthly DCHS Genealogy Guild membership is available to anyone interested in networking with other's with the same passion for researching family history. The Guild meets on the second Thursday of each month, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Some evenings included potluck dinners and longer programs.
Genealogy classes, including four sessions, are offered each spring and fall. Watch for details on dates and times. Minimal fee for each session/plus any copies made.
| You do the Work |
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- Members may research for free; the non-member fee is $7.50 a day. We will assist you in using our resources and in the use of the microfilm reader. |
| We do the Work |
Fees begin at $15.00 Our resources include: |
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- Family Files, Family Histories and Biographies |
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- Index of Birth, Marriage and Death records from the Douglas County Courthouse |
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- Cemetery records |
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- Obituary, marriage and birth files |
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- County, township and city files |
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- Veterans' index |
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- Business and industry files |
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- Homestead Records (Grantor/Grantee) |
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- Directories |
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- Minnesota Federal Census for 1850-1930 on microfilm |
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- Douglas County Naturalization Records on microfilm |
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- Area newspapers from 1872-2005 on microfilm |
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- Plat maps 1886, 1902, 1912, 1926, 1040 and more |
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- Douglas County tax records |
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- And more |
PLEASE NOTE:
OUR INFORMATION IS ONLY AS ACCURATE AS WHAT HAS BEEN WRITTEN IN THE PAST
Print a PDF copy of the Research Request Form and send to:
Douglas County Historical Society
1219 Nokomis St
Alexandria, MN 56308
or email request
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