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Seelye Research Center

The archival home for Seeley documents, artifacts, and genealogies.
SRC Mission

The mission of the Seelye Research Center (SRC) is to:

  • Provide a centralized collection area for all people of Seeley descent to store their lineages and allows others to use those files for their own research,
  • Preserve the genealogical legacy of the Seeley name (of any spelling),
  • House artifacts related to the Seeley surname, and
  • Share information we acquired with the public in accordance with current privacy protection policies.

To accomplish this mission, the SRC collects and preserves any and all genealogical information and artifacts related to the Seeley surname with the intent of expanding the knowledge of the Seeley name and legacy.  Items accepted to the SRC will be handled in accordance with the SGS acquisition policy.

History of the Seelye Research Center

The Seelye Research Center (SRC), located in Abilene, KS, was established in 1997 by Marshall Seelye, then President of SGS, and Terry Tietjens, owner of the Seelye Mansion.  In 2006, Pamela Turner was asked to be librarian by then President James Seeley.  In 2015, the SGS board established a mission statement and acquisition policy to help guide the direction of the SRC.  The establishment of the SRC has had a profound effect on the collection of Seeley genealogical data, allowing for a centralized location for collection, protection, and use.

Submitting Materials to the SRC

When submitting materials to be included in the Seelye Research Center Archives, please print and fill out the SRC Materials Submission Form with as much information as you know.  If known, identify your ancestor’s relationship to the Seventh-Generation name in the Seventh Generation Families Publication of the Seeley Genealogical Society.  If this submittal pertains to an item already on file, list that SRC document’s identification number.  If you are submitting a number of documents, provide an index or list of the documents.

Note:  Please contact the SGS President and/or SRC Librarian if you have a donation involving items other than data or a large quantity of documents (i.e. – more than a carton).

General Rules of Acceptance
  • Items accepted into the SRC must have a connection to the Seeley name (any spelling).
  • Items should be in good condition with a minimal amount of damage.
  • Large collections must be approved by the SGS board before acquisition by the SRC.
  • Digital items may be accepted but must be in a pre-approved format.
  • All items accepted into the SRC will become the property of the SRC and the SGS.
  • Any protests regarding the inclusion of an item into the SRC will be decided upon by the SGS Board.
Acquisition Policy

All items to be included in the Seelye Research Center (SRC) will be selected with the following questions in mind:

  • How does the item further knowledge of the Seeley family?
  • Does it add to information the SRC already has, or is it new information?
  • Does it highlight a special individual within the extended Seeley family?
  • Is it of overall historical value to the furthering of genealogical knowledge?
  • What is the condition of the item?
  • Will it require extra effort to repair or preserve the item for inclusion in the SRC?
  • Could it be a detriment to the rest of the collection?
  • Is there a history attached to the item?
  • Does the item include its provenance?
Submitting Materials

When you are ready to submit materials to the SRC, click the button below to open the PDF submission form.  Remember, when submitting materials to be included in the SRC archives, please fill in as much information as you know.  We look forward to receiving your information!

SRC Filing System Overview

Our goal is to make it as easy as we can for a researcher who is new to the SRC to come in and find what they want.  To aid in your understanding, an SRC Filing System Description document has been developed and is available in PDF format by clicking the button below.

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