Genealogy
Genealogical research materials available at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Indexes, bibliographies, research guides
This section includes citation tools, indices, bibliographies, finding aids, and research guides held by the library, EXCEPT for
those associated with primary document collections in the library’s holdings. The latter are included in the section,
“Primary Documents Collections” (see below).
ARCHIVES, 2nd FLOOR NORTH
Index to Microfilm Rolls of the Oklahoma Tract Books
F693 .S697
Books that track the acquisition of land during the land runs. Actual claim files giving homesteaders’ names. Index only.
Oklahoma Death Notice & Obituary Index to the Daily Oklahoman
F693 .P43
Obituary notices for Oklahoma from 1947-1971
Genealogical and Local History Books in Print
Z5313.U5 G45
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, 2nd FLOOR SOUTH
Military operations of the Civil War: a guide-index to the official records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1861-1865
GS 4.21
Military Service Records in the National Archives of the United States
GS 4.22: 7/2
Contents and Price list for microfilm publications M805: selected records from Revolutionary War pensions and bounty land
warrant application files, A-M
GS 4.20/2: M 805
Family Ties in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland: Sources for Genealogical Research / Reid, Judith
LC 1.2:F21
Genealogy Materials / Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries
L 1400.5 G326m 2005 CD
This item is held at the Government Information Desk
Guide to Genealogy Research / Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries
L 1400.5 G326r 2005
Genealogies Cataloged by the Library of Congress since 1986 / Library of Congress
REF,DOCS CS 14.L53 1991 – Government Documents Reference
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Immigrant and Passenger Arrivals : A Select Catalog of National Archives Microfilm Publications / National Archives
REF,DOCS CS 47.U548x 1991 – Government Documents Reference
Black Family Research: Records of Post-Civil War Federal Agencies at the National Archives / Washington, Reginald
AE 1.124: 108/2006
AE 1.124: 108/2010
Genealogical Resources in U.S. Federal Depository Libraries
CS49 .G46 2006
Also available electronically as the “Genealogical Guide” document at
http://www.odl.state.ok.us/usinfo/GenealogicalResources.pdf
REFERENCE COLLECTION, 1st FLOOR NORTH
Guide to the Historical Records of Oklahoma / Bradford Koplowitz
REF CD3454 .G854x
Printed Sources: A Guide to Published Genealogical Records
REF Z5311.P75 1998
Oklahoma Death Notice and Obituary Index to the Daily Oklahoman
REF F693.P43 1992
Irish Records: Source for Family and Local History
REF Z5313 .I7 R83 1997
Index to Genealogical Periodical Literature
REF Z5313.U5 S64
The Handy Book for Genealogists
REF CS47 .E9 1991
The Source: A guidebook to American Genealogy
REF CS49 .S65 1984
ONLINE
Genealogy Guide to Primary Resource Holdings in the UCO Archives and Special Collections
http://library.uco.edu/archives/tools/Geneaology%20Primary%20Resources.pdf
This document provides a more comprehensive list of primary document collections in our holdings.
Index to Oklahoma Confederate Pension Records / Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries
Available electronically at http://www.odl.state.ok.us/oar/docs/pension.pdf
Primary document collections
ONLINE
Oklahoman Archives
http://library.uco.edu/d/?d=73
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Genealogy Guide to Primary Resource Holdings in the UCO Archives and Special Collections
http://library.uco.edu/archives/tools/Geneaology%20Primary%20Resources.pdf
This document provides a more comprehensive list of primary document collections in our holdings.
Biography and Genealogy Master Index
http://library.uco.edu/d/?d=13
MICROFICHE COLLECTION, 4th FLOOR SOUTH
Genealogy and Local History
CS47.G363x (Microfiche)
Provides access to printed American genealogies, genealogical serials, printed primary source material and local history.
Sample Chambers Library Catalog Search: keyword = selden and family
Genealogy and Local History Guide, parts 1-27
CS47 .G364x (Print Guide)
Provides four indexes to Genealogy and Local History: author, title, geographic and name.
MICROFILM COLLECTION, 4th FLOOR SOUTH
American State Papers: Documents, legislative and executive, of the Congress of the United States ... selected and edited
under the authority of Congress
J33 .U5x (Microfilm)
Reels 13 – 17 cover public land grants and claims, 1989 – 1837.
Also available online through the Library of Congress’s American Memory Project:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lwsp.html
Grassroots of America
J33.M3 Guide, Microfilm Collection
Provides an index to American State Papers: Documents… microfilm reels 13-17
ARCHIVES, 2nd FLOOR NORTH
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12 , 13 , & 14 Census of Population
HA587 .O442x (Microfilm)
1890 Federal Census of the Oklahoma & Indian Territories
E505.95 .U55x (Microfilm)
Enumerating Union Veterans & Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Includes index.
Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations
E470 .C657x (Microfilm)
1861-1865 Regimental Histories.
Final Rolls of Citizens & Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory
E78 .I5 U27ax (Microfilm)
Dawes Rolls
Index to the Final Rolls of Citizens & Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory
E78 .I5U27
Index to the Dawes Rolls
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First Territorial Census for Oklahoma
F699 .F577 (Microfilm)
Returns from U.S. Military Posts, 1800 - 1916
UB163 .U548x (Microfilm)
Personnel roster reports and related papers pertaining to military posts in Oklahoma 1800-1916
Returns from U.S. Military Post Guide Booklet
Arch A53:1
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
G4024 .S263x (Microfilm)
Shows building details and location for Oklahoma and other town/cities, schools, churches, etc. 1867-1950
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, 2nd FLOOR SOUTH
Census of the Population 1790-1970
C 3.223:MM
Records relating to personal participation in World War II
AE 1.102: AM 3/3 MF
AE 1.124: 78/2007
AE 1.124: 92
AE 1.124: 92/2007
REFERENCE COLLECTION, 1st FLOOR NORTH
Passenger and Immigration Lists
REF CS68.P36
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Provides citations to information on passengers who arrived in North America in the 17 , 18 and 19 centuries.
Maps & atlases
MAP COLLECTION, 3rd FLOOR NORTH
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The Map Collection is located on the 3 floor of the library. It contains a variety of maps including plat maps, city plans. All
maps are listed in the Chambers Library Catalog.
K = Guthrie and maps
Old Oklahoma and the Run of 1889 Map
4022 .C4 26.2 1980
Map includes cattle trails, stage lines, stage stations, certain routes that Boomers took to enter the area, army posts and
camps, ranches, historic sites and the rush for lands on April 22, 1889. (Index in Archives).
ARCHIVES, 2nd FLOOR NORTH
Old Oklahoma and the Run of 1889 Index
F702 .O55 O543 (Microfilm)
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Index to map. (Map located in Map Collection, 3 Floor North.)
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GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, 2nd FLOOR SOUTH
Using Maps in Genealogy
I 19.127: 099-02
REFERENCE COLLECTION, 1st FLOOR NORTH
The Columbia Gazetteer of the World
REF G103.5 .C645 2008
A Genealogical and Historical Atlas of the United States of America
REF G1105.E1 K5x
Township Atlas of the United States
REF G1201.F7 A5 1979
Periodicals
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Chronicles of Oklahoma
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F691 .C46, Periodicals, 4 Floor South
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H 2500.6 C557, Government Documents, Oklahoma Government Documents, 2 Floor South
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F691 .C55, Archives, 2 Floor North
Index to the Chronicles of Oklahoma
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F691 .C552 1996, Reference, 1 Floor North
Everton's Genealogical Helper
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PER CS1 .G38 (Microfilm), Periodicals, 4 Floor South
American Genealogist
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PER CS47 .A53 (Microfilm), Periodicals, 4 Floor South
Websites
Ancestry.com
www.ancestry.com
Most public libraries, including any Metropolitan Library System location, offer in-house access to this database.
Although remote access requires a paying membership, there are periodic offers of free, limited access to one or another of
the Ancestry.com databases.
National Genealogical Society
http://ngsgenealogy.org
Southwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society
http://www.sirinet.net/~lgarris/swogs/
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Cyndi’s List
www.cyndislist.com
This Web site is a subject index of genealogical websites.
U.S. GenWeb
www.usgenweb.org
Provides a directory to websites for genealogical research by county and state
Roots Web
www.rootsweb.com
Provides indexes to wills, census data, marriage records, deeds, church records, cemetery listings, passenger lists and
biographical histories.
Obituaries.com
http://www.obituaries.com/ns/obituariescom/obits.aspx
Obituaries and other genealogical information by state
Family Tree Maker
www.familytreemaker.com
GenForum Message Boards
http://www.genealogy.com/forum/
Forums for queries regarding counties, states, surnames, etc.
FamilyHistory.com
www.familyhistory.com
Forums for family histories.
FamilySearch.org
www.familysearch.org
Searchable site for genealogy information provided by the Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) Church.
Books
MAIN COLLECTION, 3rd FLOOR
To find books on genealogical research, search our catalog and use the subject term “genealogy.”
You can limit your results to just those books in the Main Collection by using the limiters on the left.
For further assistance with catalog searches, or other inquiries, ask our staff at the Research & Instruction Desk or contact
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