historical archives

location

The public archives are located in the basement of the museum. The main entrance is on the North side of the museum. You may park in the museum parking lot or in the church lot across the street.

HOURS

The Archives are open Tuesday - Sunday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm except on national holidays.

CONTACT

Serious historians and researchers, who need additional times or days, should call the Archives at (734) 217-8236 or email yhs.archives@gmail.com to make further arrangements.

ARCHIVES MASTER DATABASE

Collections in the YHS Archives

The YHS Archives contains the following collections related to people and places in Ypsilanti's history.

Atlas
Bible – Family
Black History
Book – Early Education
Book – Local History
Business
Cemetery
Church

City & Township
Civil Docket
Criminal Docket Diary
Education
Directory – City & County
Family
Family History Capers
General Subject

Gleanings
Location - Street
Map
Michigan Pioneer
Newspaper
News Clippings
Obituary
Organization

Photograph
Postcard
Tax Assessment Rolls
Telephone Directory
Willow Run
Yearbook - Education
Ypsilanti Government
Veterans Project

Digital Photo Archives Project

The Digital Photo Archives Project is a cooperative venture between the Ypsilanti Historical Society and the University of Michigan Digital Library System.

When completed the collection will contain approximately 5,000 photographs dating from the 1850s to the present. Images included cover people, buildings, homes, events, celebrations and other subjects.

Use of photos from the Photo Archives is free. Ypsilanti Historical Society credit is expected when photos are used publicly.

digital photo archives