We have numerous research materials available to our members free of charge, or if you are not a member, our research materials are available for a nominal fee of $15 per day. Our staff can also do your research for you at $15 per hour for non-members or $10 per hour for members. This rate includes the cost of your photocopies and postage.

We have four microfilm machines available for use, and though it is not mandatory, reservations are suggested for microfilm use. For local history research, where you may wish to access some of our archival materials, reservations are necessary.

Call 412-678-1832 or e-mail us at mckheritage@yahoo.com for more information. 

Microfilm Room 

Our Research Materials include:

• Copies of the McKeesport Daily News on microfilm from 1884 to the present
• Obituary indexes for the Daily News
  
• Birth and Wedding indexes for the Daily News (limited years)
• McKeesport City Directories (limited years)
  
• City of McKeesport Tax Records
• Local Cemetery Records
• Local Funeral Home Records
• Yearbooks for McKeesport High School
• School Newspapers for McKeesport High School
• Sanborn Maps for McKeesport
• Warentee Atlas for Allegheny County, 1914 reprint
  
• Some local family histories
• Some local Church histories
• Other Archival materials related to local schools, people, organizations, businesses, etc.
• Photographs of local interest
• and more!

Our G.C. Murphy Company materials now have a finding aid. Click Here to open this document.