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Genealogy Collection - Maine Historical Society
- Library: Maine Historical Society
- Library Type: Special
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
Description of Collection:
One of the largest holdings of Maine related genealogical material, including printed family histories, vital records, town histories, church and cemetery records, manuscript collections, personal papers, business records and photographs. Collection also includes early New England and Eastern Canada.
- Circulation/Access Policy:
- The Brown Research Library at MHS is a non-circulating library. All content must be used in house. As a private library, research for members and students is at no charge with one free day offered to guests(followed by a daily fee)
- Number of Collection Items:
- More than 250
- Format:
- Books, Manuscripts, Pamphlets, Microfilm, Microfiche, LPs, CDs, Cassettes, VHS, DVDs, 3-D Objects, Art Works, Photographs, Maps, Other
- Catalog Web Address (if available):
- http://www.mainehistory.org/library_search.shtml
- Search Tips:
- When searching for manuscript collection, search personal name as both a subject and author.
- Library Contact Name: Jamie Kingman Rice
- Library Contact Email: research@mainehistory.org