Research Services
The Albert Payson Terhune Library, located at the Clark House of the Montclair History Center
Interested in Learning about the history of your home or your family’s geneaology? We got you covered!
There are three options to choose from when it comes to research:
DIY Research
Explore our archives and library on site with the assistance of MHC staff members. Please email mail@montclairhistory.org or call our office at 973-744-1796 at least a day in advance to book your visit. A $10 donation is suggested upon your visit.
The Armchair Historian
There are plenty of online resources that can assist you in your research. Depending on what you’re researching, below are some links to compiled lists of resources:
For resources on general New Jersey history: https://www.montclairhistory.org/resources-for-new-jersey-researchers
For resources on general Montclair history: https://www.montclairhistory.org/resources-for-montclair-researchers
For resources on researching your home or genealogy: https://www.montclairhistory.org/resources-for-genealogy-and-house-researchers
Hire A Historian
If you are unable to visit the library, we will be happy to perform the research for you! Research requests include detective work in our archives, utilizing online resources (ancestry.com and newspapers.com), recommendations of other organizations to contact, a summary of findings, and any relevant paper or digital copies of materials found. The cost for this option is $75/hour (MHC members receive the first hour of research for free!) with most research requests taking about 3-4 hours to research and compile everything. Please email mail@montclairhistory.org or call the office at 973-744-1796 to get started!