Research Services
Uncover the past…
Whether you are researching your genealogy, the history of your house or building, or general Douglas County history, our Archives team can help!
As the research and educational center of the Douglas County Historical Society, the Archives Center houses materials that detail the history of Omaha and Douglas County, including newspapers, clipping files, books and government records. Though these items are not available for lending, some documents may be copied or scanned for research purposes.
Reach out to Elise O’Neil at research@douglascohistory.org for more information on our research and genealogy services or to directly make a request.
*Please allow four to six weeks to respond to your request, thank you.
Research Service Fees
City Directory Search Request
(1866-1891, 1900-current)
$15.00 USD per one individual, family or business name in five years of a directory
Marriage Record Request
$15.00 USD
Naturalization Records Request
(Douglas County Declarations of Intention, 1867-1964; Petitions for Citizenship, 1881-1936)
$10.00 USD per copy plus additional fees for notarization
Birth Register
(City of Omaha records 1873-1910; City of South Omaha registers 1895-1905)
$15.00 USD per person requested
Death Register
(City of Omaha records 1873-1907; City of South Omaha registers 1895-1905)
$15.00 USD per person requested
Newspaper Search
$15.00 USD per half hour
