RESEARCH AT
OLD COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Andrew D. Boisvert, Archivist
and Library Manager
The “Old Colony” refers to the
old
Research by Mail
MEMBERS: $15.00 per hour, with a one-hour minimum, plus
15˘ per photocopy
NON-MEMBERS: $20.00 per
hour, with a one-hour minimum, plus 25˘ per photocopy
Whenever possible, we encourage patrons to visit the Society and
undertake their own research. When patrons are not able to visit, we are able
to conduct limited amounts of research for patrons by correspondence.
The
patron’s authorization of the research fee is requested to accompany research
projects; we will invoice patrons for services as rendered. Generally,
inquiries require approximately one to two hours of investigation. Patrons may set a time limit for their
search.
When submitting a request, please be sure to supply all
pertinent details, including names, dates and especially places, since
events (birth, marriage, death) in
Written research requests by e-mail or postal mail are
encouraged, though we are pleased to discuss the scope of our collections by
phone or in person. Patrons should
supply their postal mail addresses, as many responses will include photocopies
from our collections.
Genealogy and Local Research
Library staff will gladly
assist patrons in locating source material from the Society’s collections on
premises. For research outside of our
collections, a list of local professional genealogists is available upon
request.
Please note that our records begin with the
immigrant ancestor, and do not generally follow a family once it leaves the
area.
The Society welcomes donations of patrons’ completed work to add
to our collection for the benefit of future researchers. Please contact the staff in advance of a
proposed donation.
Images
Photographs, postcards, digital images and other types of
pictures may be copied for patron use according to our Image Reprographic Policy. Please ask the Director for more information.
Special
Research Collections:
Holdings: 7,000+ volume, non-circulating library and
400+ linear feet of archival material including the following:
·
Mormon IGI on microfiche
for all New England states, assorted others and
Equipment
Microform reader/printer (Copies 25 ˘ each)
Microfiche reader
Photocopying machine (staff operated)
Fees
Society members: no charge
Genealogical research on premises: $7.00 per day
All other research: $4.00 per day for adults, $2.00 for children
12-17, $2.00 for seniors 65+
Students researching assigned projects: no charge
Photocopy Rates from OCHS collections
Non-Members: 25˘
per page
Members: 15˘
per page
Students: 15˘
per page
Acid-free paper: 35˘
per page
Color copies (members) $1.00
per page
Color copies (non-members)
$2.00 per page
(sales tax included where applicable)
The Society reserves the right to refuse to
duplicate any historical material it deems too fragile to undergo the
photocopying process.
The reproduction of entire works is generally not
done; however, arrangements on a case by case basis may be made with the
Director to duplicate uncopyrighted works for which we have living authors’
permission, contingent upon staff schedules. There is a labor charge for this
service.
Thank you for
your interest in research at the Old Colony Historical Society