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This list of researchers-for-hire is provided by the Nebraska State Historical Society. These individuals, listed alphabetically, are not on staff at the Historical Society and their inclusion on the list does not constitute an endorsement of any kind by NSHS or by the NEGenWeb Project. 

You may contact any of these individuals at the addresses listed. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Any agreement reached with one of these researchers is a personal contract between two private parties and does not involve the Nebraska State Historical Society or the NEGenWeb Project. The following summaries are unedited transcriptions of what the individuals submitted to NSHS.

Andrea Arbuck
5159 Starr Street 
Lincoln, NE 68504
402-730-0115
e-mail: lilbuck1@juno.com 
(best way to contact)

My University of Nebraska-Lincoln B.A. degree is in Great Plains Studies, received in December, 2003. My main focus was on regional history and literature; course work included regional geography, ecology, and my main focuses, history and literature. Examples of research projects include Lincoln's Burlington depots, Lincoln and Northeast high schools, the former Cotner University, early United States patriotism, and Lincoln annexations. I am working on comparing Nebraska's 1895 football history to a football story by Willa Cather. I have used the Historical Society collections, the newspaper microfilm, maps, computer markup, and contacted alumni. I presently work at the University library.

Belinda Hall
1500 Dakota Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
402-310-2499 (Cellular) 
e-mail: bennalenna@gmail.com

Dual BA: Great Plains Studies and History; MA: Museum Studies. Formerly NSHS Assistant Archivist, Reference Services. 10+ years research experience, 15+ years genealogy experience. 10+ years experience using the World Wide Web for genealogy research. Familiar with the photograph collections at the NSHS, as well as manuscript and public records. 

Douglas R. Hartman
Hartman Historical Services
16626 Y Street
Omaha, NE 68135
402-891-9634 
e-mail: dughistory@aol.com

Masters Degree in American History. I have written one book and published over 35 articles in various journals. Past client list includes Mutual of Omaha, Western Heritage Museum, Fontenelle Forest and the Jewish Community Center. Areas of Research: Nebraska History, Omaha History and Military History.

Steve Leypoldt
1024 Frontier Road
Beatrice, NE 68310
402-228-0670
e-mail: ddw@inetnebr.com

I will do genealogical research at both the Nebraska State Historical Society and the Beatrice Public Library. The Beatrice Public Library houses the Nebraska State Genealogical Society's Collection. I am a life long Nebraskan and a member of the Nebraska State Genealogical Society. I will do research for any area in Nebraska

Cynthia E. Monroe
NEBRASKIN
7817 Stonewall Court
Lincoln, NE 68506
402-488-7255 
402-430-7758 (Cellular)
e-mail: nmonroe@neb.rr.com

Research experience since 1977 in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa using collections including manuscripts, library items, newspapers, church records, cemeteries, mortuaries and many others. Also experienced research using government collections at local, state, district and federal level, including naturalizations, marriages, census, etc. Belong to Ancestry and other genealogy websites. Am able to put your family history on Family Tree Maker. Past employee and currently a volunteer at the Nebraska State Historical Society. Can furnish references.

 

Doris A. Peters
15124 N Blue Ridge Drive
DeWitt, NE 68341
402-683-5815 
e-mail: JP52914@alltel.net

As a lifetime resident, I will do research for DeWitt, Saline County, Nebraska and surrounding area. I have researched and edited "125 YEARS HISTORY OF DEWITT NE.", and have access to 130 years newspapers, various atlases and histories. I am curator of our DeWitt Historical Society museum.

Jim Reisdorff
PO Box 163
David City, NE 68632
402-367-3554 
e-mail: railroads@alltel.net

I will help researchers with Butler County history and genealogy, directing them to the correct resources if possible. I otherwise specialize in attempting to answer any questions regarding the railroad history of Nebraska.

Gene Thomsen
4600 S 52nd Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-486-3316 (home)
402-479-4711 (work)
e-mail: nesurveyor1@cs.com

My area of expertise is in the field of land surveying in Nebraska. In the past 30 years my research includes the original government survey field notes, plats, state boundaries, contracts, correspondence, as well as the surveyors that worked in the state.

Linda Worrall
PO Box 388
Syracuse, NE 68446
402-269-2303 
e-mail: lworrall728@hotmail.com

Experience in genealogy research for 7 years. Graduate of "American Genealogy: A Basic Course" from the National Genealogical Society. Member of the National Genealogy and Nebraska Genealogy Societies. Taught beginning genealogy classes, computer experience in research and family tree programs, have done research for other families for 2 years. Have knowledge in courthouse records, newspapers, mortuaries, cemeteries, church records, census, etc., and will research all sources for Otoe County.

Martha J. Miller
928 S 37th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-483-6311

Employed by the Nebraska State Historical Society for fifteen years in Photo Collections. Relinquished her position to raise her two adopted daughters and began occasional contract work on independent research and genealogical projects. Experienced in assisting researchers with searching and interpreting NSHS resources. Knowledge of photo collections, marriage records, newspapers, censuses, cemetery records, published sources, and other materials available at NSHS.