Our research library is open to the public, and our staff can also research on your behalf. Library hours, fees, and the services we offer are described below — each service can be ordered online.
Our research library is open every Wednesday — see Hours & Admission for current hours. We’re also open the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or by appointment during regular business hours. The non-Member library fee is $10.00 per person.
To assist patrons who are unable to travel to Huntingdon County and visit the Huntingdon County Historical Society, the library offers several types of research.
ABBREVIATED SEARCH
The Society will provide the necessary documentation and 30 minutes of research time for a fee of $10.00. The abbreviated search can cover locations, buildings, churches, organizations, etc. and surnames with the first name included. You may choose five (5) of the following titles of books and authors:
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The Susquehanna & Juniata Valleys Everetts, Peck & Richards 1886
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A History of the Juniata Valley, National Historical Incorporated. 1936
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Rung’s Chronicles of Pennsylvania History Vol. 1(1946-1951) Vol. 2 (1951-1957) Albert Rung
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History of Huntingdon & Blair Counties. J. S. Africa, 1873
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History of Juniata Valley and its People. John W. Jordan 1913
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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Juniata Valley M.Runk 1897
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Death / Marriage Index
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Our Obituary Collection
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Pennsylvania Birth Certificates 1906 to 1972
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McElroy’s Family Memories 1930
Search will begin upon receipt of the requested information and the $10.00 fee.
Order the Abbreviated Search — $10 →
ONLINE RESEARCH
The Online Research covers research for one surname or a topic of interest during a specific ten (10) year period, using online resources. You will need to provide the full name of an individual, township location and any other pertinent information you possess. The Society provides this search and up to 5 pages of findings for a fee of $25.00.
Search will begin upon you supplying the following information: surname or topic of interest, specific ten (10) year period and township and any other pertinent information you might have and receipt of a $25.00 fee.
CONTRACT RESEARCH
Contract Research will cover up to two (2) hours of research on the subject of interest. Please provide as much information as possible about the subject and what you’re seeking to learn. If you’re searching for individuals, then the search will cover ONE generation of a surname including the husband and wife under the surname. Please provide as much of the following as known: name(s) of the couple to be researched along with dates and locations of births, marriages, deaths; any locations where they lived; and any other information such as military service, occupations, etc. Also, include any of this same information about the couples’ parents and children where possible.
The research fee is $50.00 for non-members and $40.00 for members, which will cover ONE of the following, please indicate which area you want to be searched:
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A search of Historical Society Records (Ancestry. com if time allows).
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A search of Huntingdon County Courthouse records.
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A search of local newspapers on microfilm at Juniata College
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Taking photographs of grave sites. Due to the distance and location of grave(s), additional funds may be needed for mileage where applicable. Prior notification if this will be made.
Search will begin upon receipt of $50.00 non-member fee or the $40.00 member fee and information indicated above.
Order Contract Research — $40 member / $50 non-member →
TAX RESEARCH
Tax Research covers tax records available at the Huntingdon County Historical Society. We will research one surname along with two first names (example- looking for a father, son, brothers, etc.) from one (1) township in Huntingdon County in any ten year period. The Society will provide this search for a fee of $60.00. We have tax records available for the following Townships:
Barree |
Huntingdon |
Springfield |
Walker |
Dublin |
Morris |
Tell |
Warriors Mark |
Franklin |
Porter |
Tyrone |
West |
Henderson |
Shirley |
Union |
Woodbury |
Hopewell |