Research
We have numerous research materials available to our members free of charge, non members may access our library for a nominal fee of $15 per day.
Contracted staff research is $15 per hour/non-members and $10 per hour/members. This rate includes the cost of up to 5 photocopies and postage.
Four microfilm machines are available (reservations are suggested, but not mandatory).
Local history research, which requires access to archival materials, is available via reservation.
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Call 412-678-1832 or e-mail us at mckheritage@yahoo.com for more information.
Research Library Resources
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Copies of The Daily News on microfilm from 1884 to the present
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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 (limited years)
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City of McKeesport directories (click here to see the list of years available)
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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
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McKeesport Area High School newspapers
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Sanborn Maps of McKeesport
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Warrantee Atlas of Allegheny County, 1914 reprint
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Some local family histories
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Some 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.