The Society maintains a large collection of archival materials and they are available for use by researchers who visit the Research Center. These materials include, but are not limited to:
The Society maintains a large collection of archival materials and they are available for use by researchers who visit the Research Center. These materials include, but are not limited to:
We offer either:
- In person research center services, where you come at the appointment time to work with a research assistant on your project. See more information below
- Remote services where a research assistant performs the research as agreed to based on specific information you provide. See more information below
Either reque
We offer either:
- In person research center services, where you come at the appointment time to work with a research assistant on your project. See more information below
- Remote services where a research assistant performs the research as agreed to based on specific information you provide. See more information below
Either requests can be made via email info@sbchistoricalsociety.org, or regular mail. Please describe as specifically as possible what you would like us to research. Please include all pertinent information including names, dates, relationships, and sources already searched.
Research - Members (Per Hour) $10
Research - Non-Members (Per Hour) $15
Black/White Photocopies (Letter) 25¢
Color Photocopies (Letter) 50¢
Oversized Photocopies 50¢
There is no fee for photos of newspaper articles (or other documents at the discretion of staff) taken by customers at the Museum with their own camera or phone; however, a d
Research - Members (Per Hour) $10
Research - Non-Members (Per Hour) $15
Black/White Photocopies (Letter) 25¢
Color Photocopies (Letter) 50¢
Oversized Photocopies 50¢
There is no fee for photos of newspaper articles (or other documents at the discretion of staff) taken by customers at the Museum with their own camera or phone; however, a donation is encouraged.
No photos may be taken of our photos. To obtain a copy of our photos, complete our form Photographic and Digital Order Form and Application for Image Use
Research requests can be made by sending a request with the information outlined in Research Request Options, above by email to info@sbchistoricalsociety.org
or by mail to:
Attn: Research Center
San Benito County Historical Society
498 Fifth Street
Hollister, CA 95023
A research center volunteer will contact you to discuss the nature of your project, any fees for the project and the expected time line for completion. Once an agreement has been reached, you can make a payment using the PAYMENT button.
After you and the research volunteer have agreed on the project fees, you can make a payment here.
498 Fifth St., Hollister, California 95023
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