Library staff and board members are mourning the loss of volunteer, Joyce Fisher, who passed away May 30, 2021. Joyce was the heart and soul of the Howell Area Archives, a committee of the Howell Carnegie Library. She was a dedicated volunteer and passionate about creating a space in the library where all could access the rich history of Howell.
Please be patient as we determine the next steps. The Howell Area Archives has always been a valued part of the library and we are working to create a sustainable model of service. Although physical access to the Archives is currently unavailable, email inquiries may be sent to archives@howelllibrary.org. You can also call 517.546.0720 ext. 104 with questions.
Archives Inquiries
To request specific information from the Howell Area Archives, please fill in and submit the Inquiry Form.
Index Content Summary
You can search Civil War Records, Obituaries and Scrapbooks, Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Death), Newspapers (Pinckney Dispatch, Gregory Gazette, Livingston Community News, Livingston Republican, Livingston Democrat) and various historic books.
The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News.Digital Searches or Useful Links
- Howell Area Archives
- Howell Area Archives Inquiry
- Search Howell Area Archives Index
- Search Archive-It Collections
- Genealogy & Local History
- Duane Zemper Legacy Project
- Archives Volunteer Form
(following are in house only)
Contact Information
Location
Ground floor of the Howell Carnegie District Library
Hours
Currently Electronic Inquiries Only
Wednesdays from 1pm–5pm
Please call or email to verify these hours before planning your visit.