San Benito County Historical Society Research Center
Our archival holdings
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:
- County Histories
- Local History Subject Files
- Family and People Files including obituaries
- Limited Family Histories
- San Benito County Newspapers
- Tax Assessmen
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:
- County Histories
- Local History Subject Files
- Family and People Files including obituaries
- Limited Family Histories
- San Benito County Newspapers
- Tax Assessment Rolls
- Business Directories
- School Year Books
- Great Registers
- Cemetery Records
- Diaries
- Historic Maps
- Photos
research request options
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 or regular mail by describing as specifically as possible what you would like us to research. Please include all pertinent information including names, dates, relationships, and sources already searched. After we have agreed upon the research we will perform for you. Please choose one of the payment options below and indicate your membership status.
research center fees
research center fees
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
Guidelines for Use of the Research Center
MUST DO:
- Please send an email to schedule an appointment.
- Please sign in upon arrival.
- Please do not help yourself to materials.
- Please do not re-shelve any materials.
- No food or drinks are allowed in the Research Center.
- Please use only a pencil or laptop computer to make notes.
- Permission for digital photos required in advance.