Research Costs & Requests

Submit a research request!

We receive research requests on a weekly-basis from locals as well as from people all over the world. In order for us to best serve your needs, we offer a free consultation so that we can understand how to help you reach your research goals. To initiate this consultation, please fill out the form below. Once received, we will reach out to you with our next steps within 1-3 days.

What we can accommodate:

• • • In-person:
      • Pull archival material for you to examine independently
    • Remote:
      • Provide a list of relevant items in our collection
      • Provide digital scans of request materials
      • Conduct research on your behalf

What to expect from the consultation:

Once we have reviewed your request, we will have a better idea of whether our collections can assist you; how long it may take to process your request; and how best we can accommodate your needs.

Our fees*:

• • • Members: $10 per hour of service
    • Non-members: $25 per hour of service
    • Industry Partners: negotiable
    • *If your request takes under and hour to process, we will not charge a fee.

Payment methods:

• • • Cash
    • Check (payable to Peabody Historical Society and Museum, 35 Washington St. Peabody, MA 01960)
    • Paypal (refer to our Donation page)