LIBRARY & RESEARCH SERVICES
OVER 50,000 DERRY TOWNSHIP & HERSHEY ARTIFACTS & RECORDS FOR YOUR RESEARCH
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A variety of resources are available to the public and researchers for genealogical and property documentation. These include church records, cemetery records, yearbooks, and general historical research related to Derry Township and Hershey.
SELF-DIRECTED RESEARCH
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In our Library, independent research can be conducted by scheduling an appointment to visit. Please call 717-520-0748 during hours of operation or contact us by email at research@hersheyhistory.org so that a research assistant will be available to maximize the results of your research time. A dedicated laptop is available to use the HHC library. Basic computer skills will be necessary. There is no charge for visitors to use our Library or resources. Access depends on staff availability.​​
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Fee-based research: Sorry, this service is not currently available.
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Online research: Use the Research Resources listed below to view our collections.
Want to view something in person?: Complete and submit a Retrieval Request Form for any artifacts you wish to look at in the museum. If you want to request more than three objects, please submit another form.
Research Resources
Review the document Self-Guided Research to better understand the available research resources, how to search our collections, and the process for requesting further assistance with your research.
PHOTO REQUESTS:
To request a copy of a full size photo from the photo archive, or for assistance, send an email to photos@hersheyhistory.org. Please note that a charge will be applied for photos you order. Hershey History Center members receive a 25% discount on all orders. (Become a member.)
TO VIEW ITEMS FROM THE COLLECTION:
Hershey History Center does not have an on-site research assistant. We will require a little time to process your request. If you would like to view documents or objects in person, please submit a Retrieval Request Form. Somebody will be in touch to schedule an appointment. Thank you.
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COLLECTIONS: Click a link on an image to view its "Listing".
USEFUL GENEALOGY WEBSITES
Cemetery Transcription Library
Ellis Island American Family Immigration History Center
Family Search Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Genealogy
FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
Historical Society of Dauphin County
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission PA residents can access Ancestry.com PA -Pennsylvania specific records for free
Click the logo for MyHeritage Library Edition. Log in with a Hershey Public Library card. Or, visit your local library's website (in PA) and search for e-Resources or Power Library to use your library card. If you do not have a library card, you may use an eCard number.
Click the logo for Power Library to access PA Photos and Documents. Explore thousands of digitized documents and photographs from unique collections in institutions across Pennsylvania. No log in required.