Donations of Personal Papers and Record Collections:

The History Room is interested in acquiring manuscript material, photographs and other organizational records from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations associated with Holyoke, MA or the Pioneer Valley. The Archivist/Curator is not able to supply any appraisal value to donated items. This must be done by a professional appraiser at the expense the donor.

The donation will be discussed with the donor and reviewed by the archivist and, if accepted, a deed of gift will be completed. The donation will become the property of the Holyoke Public Library History Room & Archive and made publicly available for research.Donated materials must be Clean of mildew and mold, Physically stable, and Fall within the History Room's Collection Policy Guidelines. The donation will become the property of the Holyoke Public Library History Room & Archive and made publicly available for research.

Monetary Donations:

Donations in cash or check are separate from any service charges. All cash donations, and gifts-in-kind are greatly appreciated as well, and help keep the History Room functioning. Please make checks payable to the Holyoke Public Library. The Library and History Room thanks you for your support.