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Local History

  • What's the history of my house?
    Research the history of a house or neighborhood.
  • Librarian Learns: YouTube
    Join Librarian Michael McArthur as he highlights local history, culture and behind-the-scenes stories from Oshkosh's past - all with a lighthearted approach to inspiring viewers to explore their community.
  • William Waters Oshkosh Architect || William Waters expert and artist Richard Nebel's presentation on Sept. 4, 2019.
  • Washington Avenue Historic Tour powered by Vamonde
  • Jessie Jack Hooper: An Inspired Life 
    Dr. Helen Bannan-Baurecht, retired Director of Women’s Studies and Associate Professor of History, UW Oshkosh, presents the life of Jessie Jack Hooper
  • Oshkosh Digital Collections
  • Local History Books
  • Oshkosh Atlases & Histories
  • Local Newspapers & Indexes
  • Oshkosh Stories & Trivia
  • Library History

Genealogy

  • Getting Started
  • Obituaries & Vital Records
  • City Directories & Address Changes
  • Census Records
  • 1950 Census
  • Winnebagoland Genealogical Society Podcast

 

Popular Resources

  • Ancestry.com Available in-library only.
  • NewspaperArchive (Wisconsin Collection)
  • HeritageQuest Online 
  • Winnefox Vital Records Index
  • Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Location

106 Washington Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: 920.236.5205 (Info Services)
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Library Hours: Sept. 7 - May 27

Mon. - Thurs.     8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday                 8 a.m. -  6 p.m.
Saturday             9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday               1 - 5 p.m.

The Oshkosh Public Library is a member of the Winnefox Library System.