It is wise to acquaint yourself with any repository in Kansas which you might visit by writing to the appropriate archive or library in advance.
Most, if not all, Kansas repositories have published materials that introduce its collections and research policy.
Kansas archives and historical agencies also have Internet sites that provide the same information. Some even have downloadable databases for some or parts of their collections.
Kansas Archives
- National Archives – Great Lakes Region (Chicago), 7358 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, Illinois 60629-5898; 773-948-9001; (Maintains retired records from Federal agencies and courts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Kansas.)
Kansas Museums
Kansas Libraries
Kansas Historical & Genealogical Societies
For almost every state there is a state genealogical society, a state genealogical council, or both. In addition to their own work, state-level groups sometimes help coordinate the efforts of local societies within the state. Their publications, newsletters and quarterlies, supplement those produced by the local societies.
- Kansas State Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka KS 66615-1099;
The Center for Historical Research at the Society is comprised of three sections: Library, State Archives, and Manuscripts. The society also operates a museum at a different address. The society has published a listing of historical societies, genealogical societies, and museums throughout Kansas which includes their addresses, hours of operation, and general descriptions of their collections. Interested individuals may purchase a copy from the Kansas State Historical Society. Most extant territorial records, including census enumerations, are retained here. The researcher should review the specific catagory of records of interest for exact information. Included are territorial records pertaining to John Brown, the New England Emigrant Aid Company, and territorial military records as well as information about early settlers and pioneers. - Kansas Genealogical Society, PO Box 103, 700 Avenue G and Vine Street, Dodge City, KS 67801; (620) 225-1951
- Topeka Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 4048, Topeka, KS, 66604-0048; Library Phone: 785-233-5762
- Kansas Council of Genealogical Societies, PO Box 3858, Topeka, KS 66604-6858
- National Genealogical Society, 4527 17th Street North, Arlington, Virginia 22207-2399; (703) 525-0050 or (800) 473-0060
- International Society of Sons and Daughters of Slave Ancestry, P.O. BOX 436937, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6937; Phone: (773) 238-2686
- Kansas Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 2601 Central Avenue, Dodge City, KS 67801; (620) 225-1951
- National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006; Phone: (202) 628-1776
- Kansas Society of Sons of the American Revolution
- National Society of Sons of the American Revolution, 1000 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203; (502) 589-1776
