Expert Services Pricing

Manuscript Research and Copies

Materials in the R. Stanton Avery Special Collections differ from books and other materials found in the NEHGS Research Center. In addition to being one-of-a-kind resources, manuscript collections often contain papers, notes, compilations, and other materials and often require consultation with a member of the Manuscript Department as they are examined and photocopied. Because of this, a search of the R. Stanton Avery Special Collections (including requests for photocopies) are subject to the Research for Hire rate structure. 

The decision to photocopy materials from any manuscript is made by the Archivist, not the NEHGS Research Services Staff. You can request these materials online. Please note that this service is only available to members. You can check the status of your membership or learn more about becoming a member of the society online.

Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1915 Copies

Copies of Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1915 can be obtained from NEHGS. Please provide the name(s), year, type of event, volume, and page. A maximum of 3 records may be obtained through each request. Requests can be made online or by downloading and mailing an order form. Copies are made in accordance with copyright law.

Family History Library Microfilm Orders

Library patrons at the New England Historic Genealogical Society may order LDS Family History Library microfilm from FamilySearch for use at NEHGS. Place your microfilm order directly with FamilySearch on its Online Film Ordering website and select New England Historic Genealogical Society as your Family History Center. Your film will then be delivered to NEHGS and you may use it at our library throughout the course of the loan period. You will receive an email notification from FamilySearch when your film has been received at NEHGS.

For information on how to use the FamilySearch Online Film Ordering website, please see the User’s Guide.

The cost for microfilms is $ 7.50 per film for short-term loans (90 days), and $18.75 for extended loans (no defined return date). Once NEHGS receives the film, you will be notified via e-mail that the film has arrived and the date that it will be returned to Salt Lake City. On short-term loans, films can be renewed for an additional 90 days at a cost of $7.50 per film by filling out the online form for renewals.

Expert Consultations

Whatever your genealogical needs, the experts at our library are here to help, in person or by telephone.Our genealogists have in-depth research knowledge of many topics, including: New England, Canada (including French Canadian), Computer Resources, Royal Descents, Matrilineal Descents, Military, Urban, Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany, Italian, Other European Countries, and Pilgrim.You can consult with some of the most experienced genealogists in the United States right here on Newbury Street in Boston at the New England Historic Genealogical Society or consult by telephone from the comfort of your own home.our staff will set up a telephone consultation or an in-person meeting for you with one of our expert genealogists. We will select who you will work with by matching their expertise and the area you are researching.

Tutorials may be scheduled for a minimum of thirty minutes and a maximum of two hours. The consultations are $60 members and $80 non-members, per hour. Appointments should be made at least two weeks in advance.

Photocopy Services

The Photocopy service provides copies of specific pages from printed materials at the NEHGS Research Center (excluding manuscript items). Simply provide the book or article title, author, and page number(s) you desire to submit your request. A maximum of 5 sources may be requested at a time. If you do not know the title, author, or call number try searching in our online library catalog. Copies are made in accordance with copyright law.

Requests can be made online or by downloading and mailing an order form. Requests are generally completed within 3-4 weeks from receipt.