Meeteetse Wyoming Family History Center

Welcome to the Meeteetse Wyoming Family History Center website.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


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Address:


 * 1716 Hays Ave, Meeteetse, WY 82433 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-307-578-6649

E-Mail:


 * [mailto:wy_meeteetse@familyhistorymail.org wy_meeteetse@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours:


 * By appointment, call 1-307-578-6649

Holiday Schedule:

Closed all major holidays:

Upcoming Events
Family History Sunday! We will open the Family History Center (in the main hallway across from the library) after our Sunday meetings at least once a month to help anyone who wants it. This month we'll be there on May 23, right after church (approximately 12:00 pm). If you need help getting your account set up, we can help. If you don't have 4 generations (you, your parents, your grandparents, and your great grandparents) on your tree yet, we can help with that - bring the names and dates that you have with you.

Collections

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Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * The center has computers, a scanner, and a printer / copier / scanner for patron use.

Staff Research Specialties
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Meeteetse Museums
Below is the short summary of the genealogical and other research resources available at the Meeteetse Museums:

·        Vertical File This resource consists of individual files on people, families, businesses, and organizations associated with Meeteetse or the Meeteetse area. Most of the information is copied from newspapers, but may also contain copies of additional documents. Access: as in any archive, the staff will “pull” files for any researcher and will make photocopies, if requested to do so.

·        Archives This collection includes books and other paper materials that focus on Meeteetse area people, businesses, and organizations. The holdings include Meeteetse School yearbooks. Access: These materials are non-circulating and may be accessed by staff only after a request is made.

·        Photograph Collection The museum’s photograph collection consists of images from the 1890s through the middle twentieth century. The images are of Meeteetse area people, businesses, places, and events. Access: The images are not yet accessible to the public online or in person; however, the staff will try to locate an image once a request is made. These images cannot be reproduced without the written consent of the Meeteetse Museums or the holder of the copyright.

·        Oral Histories Collection The Meeteetse Museums possess a limited number of oral histories from people associated with Meeteetse. Access: These are not yet online; however, researchers may request a hard copy.

'''Research inquiries are by appointment only due to limited staff. Please call 307-868-2423 for specific requests or to make an appointment. One may also email info@meeteetsemuseums.org.'''

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Meeteetse Branch Library, Park County Library
The Meeteetse Branch Library is located in the Meeteetse Schools building and serves the school and local community. They are part of the Park County Public Library system. They have 6 books on genealogy and several other books containing local history. Card holders can borrow books, not only from the Meeteetse branch, but also from Cody or Powell. It generally takes less than a week to get books in from the other branches. If you find a book from a library outside of the Park County system (either in-state or out-of-state) it can be requested. If the library shares the item a $3.00 fee is charged to cover mailing costs.

The Park County Libraries website also has links to some good genealogy resources. Click on "Online Resources" (middle of the page). On the new page, scroll down about halfway and you will see the header "WYLD". There you will find links to helpful pages and sites.

Ancestry is available as a Library edition. The library edition has limitations over a personal edition, but can be a great tool and is free to use for library patrons.

Wyoming Newspaper Project
The Wyoming Newspaper Project, https://newspapers.wyo.gov/ is a searchable database of early Wyoming newspapers.

Park County Archives
The Park County Archives is available online at https://parkcounty.pastperfectonline.com/ and has a great deal of information, documents and pictures from Park County and Wyoming.

Links
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