Newspaper Archives & Genealogy

Genealogy & History

The Algoma Public Library knows that local and personal history are very important. This is why we have curated a collection that includes indexes of birth, death, and marriage notices appearing in local papers. We are happy to help you find information.

Record Requests

Copies of obituaries, birth, marriage records, and other records are available through the Algoma Public Library.
  • $3.00 per record
  • Requires a self-addressed stamped envelope large enough to accommodate the requested copies.
  • Maximum of 10 records can be requested at a time.
  • More records can be requested after each set of 10 is completed and returned to you.

​Send requests to:
Algoma Public Library
Attn: History Request
406 Fremont Street
Algoma, WI 54201
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Newspaper Archives

Microfilmed reels of the Algoma newspapers (Ahnapee Record, Algoma Record, and Algoma Record Herald) from 1873-1982 have been digitized! The digitized newspapers are now accessible online. Go to the Newspaper Archives to find them.
​Made possible with funding from Johnson Trust and in cooperation with Algoma School District.
​In memory of ​Maynard & Clarice Dionne Feld
​If you have any questions, comments, or if the site will not work please contact the library.

House Histories

House Histories are available at the Algoma Public Library.

​There is a charge of $1.50 per page for copies of House Histories.

Algoma House Histories

The Algoma Public Library has access to historical information about residences in the city of Algoma. Indexes are listed by surname and street address. Compiled by Wes Cox and Harold Nell.

Algoma Houses No More

History of houses once part of Algoma which no longer physically exist. Compiled by Wes Cox and Harold Nell.

Ahnapee House Histories

History of each house in the Town of Ahnapee. Indexed by surname and address. Compiled by Wes Cox and Harold Nell.

Genealogy & History Resources

Indexes of Algoma Newspapers
  • Obituaries 1873-2010
  • Marriages 1873-1999
  • Births 1873-1922
Available at the Algoma Public Library
  • 2 Mircrofilm Machines
  • Genealogy Computer of Historical Information
  • Color Printer

Local History Books For Sale

All three of these notable local history books are currently available to purchase at the Library. Proceeds to benefit the Algoma Public Library. Stop in or contact us for more information.

Commercial Development in Algoma, Wisconsin. Vol. II, A Continuing Story
by
​ Virginia Feld Johnson and Harold Nell
Yours Truly, from Kewaunee County
by 
​Virginia Feld Johnson
Here Comes the Mail 
by Carl R. Kannerwurf, PhD., 
Patricia L. Sharpe and 
Virginia Feld Johnson