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    Library of Maryland History
    Maryland Historical Society
    201 W. Monument Street
    Baltimore, MD 21201
    Phone: 410-685-3750
    Fax: 410-385-2105
    E-mail: library @mdhs.org


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    Research Fees & Services

    The Library of the Maryland Historical Society offers research by mail. Please note that this is a simple search service and analysis of data cannot be provided.  The research will encompass only our books, microfilm holdings, genealogy resources, and card files on maritime, and historic sructures. It will not include research of our manuscripts or prints and photographs which must be accessed through contact with the curators of those collections. No assurance of a successful search can be made; please allow 6-8 weeks for a reply to your inquiry.

    If you wish, we can provide you with a LIST OF PROFESSIONAL RESEARCHERS who you can contact to conduct a lengthier search on your behalf.

    BASIC SERVICE

    For Members: The library staff will conduct a one-hour search of our historical and genealogical files and book collection in response to a single, clearly-stated question about ONE person, place, thing, or historical event posed on FORM A (click here to see form), at the rate of $12 per hour.  For each additional question, please enclose another FORM A and another check or money order for $12.  Please be sure to note your membership number on the form you submit.

    For Non-Members: The library staff will conduct a one-hour search of our historical and genealogical files and book collection in response to a single, clearly-stated question about ONE person, place, thing, or historical event, posed on FORM A (click here to see form), for a charge of $16 per hour. For an additional question, please enclose another FORM A and another check or money order for $16.

    EXTENDED SERVICE

    For Members: The library staff will conduct an initial one-hour search throughout our entire collection in response to questions posed on FORM B (click here to see form), at a rate of $25 per hour.  If your questions cannot be answered within the alloted hour, you will be advised and asked to send sufficient funds. Please be sure to note your membership number on the form you submit.

    For Non-Members: The library staff will conduct a one-hour search throughout our entire collection in response to questions posed on FORM B (click here to see form), at a rate of $30 per hour.  If your questions cannot be answered within the alloted hour you will be advised  and asked to send sufficient funds for such research.

    PLEASE NOTE: No matter which service you select, please be sure to cite the sources you have already checked to avoid duplication of effort.

    OTHER FEES: In addition to the fees noted above, there is a separate charge for photocopies of materials found in our collections.

    • Photocopies from books, manuscripts, etc., cost $.25 per page.
    • Photocopies from microfilm cost $.75 per page.
    • Up to five copies can be made from a genealogical file folder or book.
    • Copies from Genealogy Family Charts will be made by the Society's photographer and charged at the current rate for photographic images.
    Only single-page items can be copied in full.  Copying can be done only from volumes whose binding and paper will not be damaged during handling.

    You will be billed for photocopies provided you.  If you do not want any photocopies made, please mention that fact on the form you submit to us.