Genealogy Resources
Special Collections + Archives
The Eau Claire Area Research Center (ARC) in Special Collections and Archives holds a wealth of information for genealogists.
Genealogy and Family History Resources
Our collections span six Wisconsin counties (Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Eau Claire, Rusk, and Taylor) and include:
- Ancestry (onsite access; offsite access to Blugold card holders only)
- Federal and Wisconsin censuses
- Pre 1907 vital records
- Local government records, including naturalization, school, probate, tax, land, and court records (civil, criminal, and divorce)
- Church records and congregational histories
- Diaries, letters, and organizational records
- County and Local Histories
- Genealogy Reference Books
For your convenience, we offer self-service photocopying and microfilm copying at $.10 per page. We also offer self-service digital scanning at no charge.