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Research - Boyertown Area Historical Society

Research

Our library is available for your research needs. We have the Berks County Democrat, and the Boyertown Times newspapers on microfilm. We have a large collection of interviews with local World War II veterans and documentation of their war experiences.

Our actual books include all the yearbooks from Boyertown High School, local historical books, and books by local authors. Our library includes Pennsylvania German Culture materials, local histories, records and documents from local schools, businesses, industries and much more.

The genealogical section of our library includes local family histories, cemetery records of many of our local cemeteries, local church records, and vintage local maps. We have a wide array of deeds, old photographs and much more to add in your local research project.

Our Research Policy

Society members and non-members alike are encouraged and welcome to
come in to conduct research.  Please know that:

  • Non-members are asked to pay a $5.00 daily fee to use the library.
  • Members may have free access and research privileges according to
    their membership status.
  • Scanners, cameras, and cell phones are not allowed for use to copy
    materials.
  • A copier is available for use at .25 per page or image.