Charles Tallman Archives

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All the genealogy tools you need: 3,000 photographs. 10,000 documents. 500 maps. Letters, scrapbooks, yearbooks, the list goes on. And most importantly: an army of knowledgeable and passionate researchers. All in one building.
The Charles Tallman Archives is your all-in-one resource for finding your roots. Learn about your family, your home, your community in a more interactive way, by reading and touching the past, through research.
The site is also the home of the Rock County Genealogical Society, an independent nonprofit organization housed here. For more information on their services or to contact, visit their website.
Location
430 N. Jackson St. Janesville, WI 53547
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Hours
March-December:
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission
RCHS/RCGS members: FREE
Non-members: $10
Contact
Phone: (608) 752-5891
Email: Click here
Let Us Help Guide Your Research
Click on the buttons below for more information on each service.
Our Services
GENEALOGY
Discover your family’s past through vital public records.
RESEARCH
Dig through books, scrapbooks and other sources to complete your project.
IMAGES
Browse or reproduce images for your personal or research use.

HOUSE HISTORY
Do you own historic property? Let us help you tell its story.
EDUCATION
Attend a lecture or take a class to hone your research skills.
CONSERVATION
Let us recommend care for your historical image, document or object.
