Research
We have numerous research materials available to our members free of charge.
Self-Led Research
For Members………………………....FREE
Obituaries…………………………..….FREE
Copies………………………….…….....$0.25 each
For Non-members…………….....$20 per day
Obituaries…………………………..…FREE
Copies………………………….…….....$0.25 each
Staff-Led Research
For Member…………………......…$10 per hour
Obituaries……………………………$5 each
Copies………………………….…..…$0.25 each
For Non-Member…………….....$20 per hour
Obituaries………………………..…$5 each
Copies…………………………..……$0.25 each
If you are interested in having staff-led research completed, please complete our Research Request Form to get started. Our research specialist will review your information and get back to you asap.
Memberships
Annual Individual Membership………....$30
Annual Family Membership..................$40
Call 412-678-1832 or e-mail us at info@mckeesportheritage.org for more information.
Research Library Resources
Your yearly membership gives you access to all of the following:
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Copies of The Daily News on microfilm from 1884 to 2015 and four microfilm machines
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Access to www.Ancestry.com
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www.newspapers.com
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www.fold3.com for military records
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Obituary indexes for The Daily News
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Birth and Wedding indexes for The Daily News
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City of McKeesport directories 
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City of McKeesport tax records
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Local cemetery records
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Local funeral home records
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McKeesport Area High School yearbooks and newspapers
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Sanborn Maps of McKeesport
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Warrantee Atlas of Allegheny County, 1914 reprint
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Local family histories
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Local church & synagogue histories
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Other archival materials related to local schools, people, organizations, businesses, etc.
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Photographs of local interest
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Our G.C. Murphy Company materials now have a finding aid. Click here to open this document.