Our Collections
Two Digital Microfilm Readers & Networked Printer
Utilize digital microfilm readers with printing & USB port capability. Vertical monitor setup is ideal for searching & cropping newspaper images.
Beaver County Newspaper Microfilm - Early 1800's Through Present
Wow - If you haven't used microfilm resources since your high school & college days, you're in for a treat. And for our youngest patrons, not everything is digitized so you'll need to come here & explore!
BCG&HC Genealogical Research & Historical Reference Library Shelves
Visit & browse our non-circulating library. Immigration, industry, published family histories, statewide & Beaver County history reference books, local directories, military, Beaver County community published books and photo albums are some of the reference materials available.
BCG&HC Map & Atlas Archives
The map and atlas collection includes Beaver County patent maps, atlases including Caldwell's 1876 Illustrated Atlas of Beaver County, USDA aerial photographs of Beaver County and an indexed cabinet of maps and drawings for your research project.
Providence Hospital School of Nursing 1915 - 1959
Index Card Records of Nursing School Graduates and Alumnae Association - Collection Viewed by Appointment.
Patrons Consulting Materials from the Helen Clear Collection
The Helen Clear Collection Contains a Wealth of Information and 1st Edition Beaver County Reference Materials for Patron Use
Helen G. Clear Collection Shelves
Some of the resources available to patrons in the Helen Clear Collection
Surname Files
The BCG&HC has almost 10,000 surname files. Your family history search begins here!
BCG&HC Library Photo Archives
Spend some time reviewing our photo & postcard archives. Do you have any historical photographs to contribute to the collection? Contact the center!
Rochester High School Musicals Archive 1962 - 1987
"Directed by Philip Inman" - Archival boxes contain programs, photographs and ephemera meticulously collected & donated by the Inman family.
"Gone But Not Forgotten" Archive Center
This area of the BCG&HC features cemetery, obituary, orphan court, funeral home records and more!
The John Shevchik Archival Collection @ the BCG&HC
Original pen and ink drawings by Beaver Valley cartoonist John Shevchik. Over 1,300 drawings available to view by appointment only. Shown is self-portrait image item 2003.1.508.
General File Archive Collection
19 Vertical File Cabinets With 4,400+ File Folders. Contains Churches, Towns, Schools, County and Loads of Beaver County Business & Historical Research Material & Clippings!
BCG&HC Military Reference Shelves
Partial view of the collection of military reference material section of the library.
Beaver Valley Directories Collection
A variety of directories are available to patrons for research!
Limited Access Files - Staff Assistance Required
Beaver County Yearbook Collection
Do You Have a Missing Yearbook to Donate? Call us!
Beaver County Tax Records
Mid 1800's though Early 1900's ...
Beaver County Grantor - Grantee Microfilm Indexes
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