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The DPLA offers a single point of free, open access to millions of items — photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images and more — from libraries, archives and museums around the United States. Users can browse and search the DPLA’s collections by timeline, map, format and topic.

Oyez Project

A multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States and its work. It aims to be a complete source for all audio recorded in the Court since October 1955. The Project also provides information on all justices and a virtual reality tour of portions of the Supreme Court building, including some justices’ chambers.

  

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Resources tagged "badgerlink" may be accessed via BadgerLink.net. Mango Languages and LearningExpress may be accessed if you already have an account. Ancestry: Library Edition, Reference USA, Value Line and Wausau Daily Herald Archive are not available from home. All resources may be accessed via computers at any MCPL location.



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Library Resources

Ancestry: Library Edition

Ancestry: Library Edition

(in-library access only) With over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases, this is a comprehensive online source of information available for conducting genealogical and local history research. tags: genealogy »
HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest

Provides you with a connection for tracing family history and American culture. Images of original documents are provided. tags: genealogy badgerlink »
Wausau Daily Herald Archive

Wausau Daily Herald Archive

Full-text content of the Wausau Daily Herald from 1999 through yesterday. Excludes images and advertisements. The first few years of this index may not include all articles; if you can't find what you seek, you can search our microfilm archive. For exact duplicates of printed articles and other searches via microfilm, contact us. tags: genealogy marathon county research tools newspapers & magazines »
Wisconsin Newspapers (Archive)

Wisconsin Newspapers (Archive)

Access to 235 daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from April 2005 until 60 days ago. Each addition is covered cover to cover in a PDF, searchable format. tags: newspapers & magazines genealogy badgerlink »

Internet Resources

Cyndi's List -- A free, up-to-date, categorized listing of genealogy-related websites throughout the world wide web. tags: genealogy
FamilySearch -- Free Family History and Genealogy Records tags: genealogy
Marathon Co. Genealogical Society -- A group of professional and amateur genealogists who regularly meet to share research strategies, discuss local history, plan research projects, and assist others in their research. tags: marathon county genealogy
National Archives | Resources for Genealogists -- Maintained by the National Archives, provides links to federal documents, databases, and online collections, plus tips and guides, all pertaining to genealogy and family history. tags: genealogy
Nationwide Gravesite Locator -- Search for burial locations of veterans and their family members in VA National Cemeteries, state veterans cemeteries, various other military and Department of Interior cemeteries, and for veterans buried in private cemeteries when the grave is marked with a government grave marker. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. tags: genealogy
Wisconsin Heritage Online -- An expanding digital collection, featuring documentary sources and material culture from libraries, archives, and museums throughout Wisconsin. tags: genealogy
Wisconsin Historical Societies Directory -- This directory provides information about more than 350 local affiliates of the Wisconsin Historical Society. It lists museums, archives, hours, directions and contact information. tags: local history wisconsin genealogy

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