LLCGS Resources
Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society Library Union College Library, 3800 So. 48th Street 68506 (402)486-2514. The Society's library has materials on Lancaster County and the city of Lincoln; some materials on other areas including exchange newsletters and quarterlies, etc.; several excellent general research guides, research guides to some specific topics and geographic areas, and other reference materials.

Family History Center
 3100 Old Cheney Road 68516 (402)423-4561

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints operates the Center, but all researchers are welcome. Access is provided through the main library in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the most extensive collection of genealogical records in the world, and these are usually available on microfilm for a nominal rental fee. Access is also provided to several LDS-developed databases which have millions of names. 
When planning to visit and use their computers, please call ahead to reserve a computer.

American Historical Society of Germans from Russia
631 D Street, 68502 (402)474-3363 
Email: ahsgr@ahsgr.org

This collection includes special indexes and materials relating to Germans from Russia with Family History Cards and Obituary Cards on file in the Genealogical department. Limited use by the public. This unique museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Germans who emigrated to Russia, then to the United States. The complex houses the society offices, archives and special displays. The Heritage Center comprises a summer kitchen, all-faiths chapel, store, blacksmith shop, railroad caboose and homes turned into exhibits. Questions about hours, etc., can be directed to their email address or calling them at the above phone number.

Catholic Chancery Office, Diocese of Lincoln
Sister Katherine Maney, Historian
3400 Sheridan Blvd.
Lincoln, Nebraska 68506
(402)488-0921

This office has biographies and histories to the parishes in the Diocese of Lincoln, plus some early Catholic directories for the entire U. S. Limited use by the public.

Nebraska United Methodist Archives & History Center
5000 St. Paul Ave., Lincoln, NE 68504 (402)465-2175 
E-mail: nebrumchc@yahoo.com

Located on the lower level, Cochrane-Woods Library on the Nebraska Wesleyan University Campus. The Center has files relating to the United Methodist Clergy and churches (including predecessor denominations).

Lancaster County, NEGenWeb Project Web site

Plenty of information, data in the form of family group sheets, cemetery transcriptions, tombstone photos, obituaries, WWI Veterans Honor Roll book, photos, early settlers, biographies, schools, churches, place names, memories, Lincoln Women's Club book 1897-1898, and much more.

NEGenWeb Project Ancestor's Sharing Center

This site is dedicated to reuniting families with the memorabilia their NEBRASKA ancestors left behind. Have you ever seen old photos, family bibles or other family memorabilia offered for sale in flea markets, antique shops, or auctions and wondered if someone is looking for them?

NEGenWeb Project and USGenWeb Project

There is a lot of information in the form of family group sheets, cemetery transcriptions, tombstone photos, obituaries, books, photos, early settlers, biographies, schools, churches, place names, and much more.

Lincoln City Libraries
136 So. 14th
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402)435-2146.

The public library system has some general genealogical reference books.

Union College Library
3800 So. 48th Street Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: (402) 486-2154

The library has items of interest to Seventh-Day Adventists. The library also houses some genealogical materials for the Nebraska State Historical Society and for the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society. Please look under those societies' listings for the description of the collections.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Love Library
13th and R St. Lincoln, NE
Phone: (402) 472-2848

This library does not assist with genealogical inquiries. It does have an excellent history collection and map collection. In addition, a large collection of U. S. Government documents and special collections relating to Latvia and Czechoslovakia are available.

Nebraska State Historical Society
P.O. Box 82554
1500 R Street
Lincoln, NE 68501
Phone: 402-471-4783
           1-800-833-6747

The Library/Archives Division of the Historical Society maintains a large collection of library, archival, and photographic materials of interest to researchers with Nebraska ties. These materials are available to all researchers in the Society's Reference Room at 1500 R Street.

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