Access a variety of historical Ripon newspapers with near continuous coverage from 1853 to the present day. Includes the Ripon Commonwealth from 1864-1968, Press from 1875-1957, and Commonweath-Press from 1965-2004. Newspaper archives from 2005 and up are available through BadgerLink.
State and Local History
Ripon Pedrick Genealogy Notebooks
During his lifetime, Samuel Pedrick, a prominent Ripon figure, lawyer and local historian, compiled genealogical information and family histories into numerous notebooks. In 2006, the Ripon Public Library completed a restoration project in which the entirety of the Pedrick genealogical notebooks was digitized and indexed.
Rock Springs Public Library
The Rock Springs Public Library collection includes documents and photographs related to the Rock Springs Memorial Community Center as well as documents related to the history of the village, images of community sites, events and residents of Rock Springs (formerly Ableman) and the surrounding area.
Rosemary Garfoot Public Library
The Rosemary Garfoot Public Library of Cross Plains, Wisconsin created a partnership with the Cross Plains – Berry Historical Society to house the Society’s archives in the Library. This digital collection is gleaned from those archives and contains recorded oral histories, scanned photographs and documents highlighting the rich history of the Cross Plains area and the Rosemary Garfoot Public Library.
Sauk City Property History
Research files on Sauk City residences and commerical properties, including photographs and notes, compiled by local historian Myrtle Wilhelm Cushing in the 1970s.
Schleisingerville to Slinger 125 Years
Two local histories published by the Slinger Advancement Association and more than 300 photographs documenting the village of Slinger, Washington County, Wisconsin.
Seymour Memory Project
Publications documenting the history of Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, from the collections of the Muehl Public Library.
Shawano County Memory Project
Published histories of Clintonville, Shawano, and Shawano County.
Sheboygan County Historical Documents
Sheboygan County plat maps 1875-1920, local histories, centennial and homecoming souvenir booklets, and catalogs from numerous furniture manufacturers in the city of Sheboygan.
South Central Library System
This collection includes materials about South Central Library System (SCLS) services, special events, and member libraries.
