Research

Explore the resources at the museum and discover history!

Research Area & Library

Online Resources

Search our historic New London newspapers online below at:

*Some issues and years are missing, but available on microfilm at the New London Public Library.

The New London Public Museum offers various resources. It is an excellent source of material for genealogy, local history projects about buildings, businesses, or people, or learning more about events that happened in the area. 

We require an appointment for the research department and request an appointment be made 2 weeks ahead.

Directories

City directories and phone books (1910s-present)

Information Files

City of New London projects, parks and schools, local buildings, homes and businesses, local families, individuals and events

Research Library

  • New London High School Yearbooks (1917-Present)
  • Outagamie Co & Waupaca Co. Plat Maps (1880s-Present)
  • Lester Lehman local history research collection
  • Books of towns, schools, cemeteries and other items of interest
  • Books of local families, family trees and military service
  • Access to 4 historical local newspapers and Newspapers.com

Guidance

Researcher on staff to assist you on how to use the resources

Boy at a table writing with a girl standing beside him

For research requests and appointmens contact:

Cindy Schuelke – Archives Manger

920-982-8520