Research

Yelland Library located within the Hormel History and Research Center

About Research Collections 

The Hanover Area Historical Society has relocated its research collection within the Guthrie Memorial Library at 2 Library Place. The research center where our collections are now located has been renamed the Hormel History and Research Center, formerly known as the Glenn Hormel Reading Room.

In addition to the expanded facilities that will now be available to our researchers, archivist, and volunteers, the Hanover Area Historical Society has taken over curatorship of the collections of Hanover Borough’s Pennsylvania Room. In our new space, the Yelland Library and Archives located within the Hormel History and Research Center, we are joined by the volunteers of the Pennsylvania Room and can now offer additional hours of operation each week.

The Hormel History and Research Center features our collections of Hanover’s history and genealogical research. Our volunteer staff is experienced, knowledgeable and passionate about local history and are available to assist you with your research requests.

Visiting the Yelland Library located within the Hormel History and Research Center

With our commitment to “Preserve, Protect and Promote the Historical Story of the Hanover Area” in mind, we are pleased to announce the public opening of the Yelland Research Library and Archive collections at the Hormel History and Research Center, located within Guthrie Memorial Library. This significant milestone represents our dedication to enhancing public access to our rich heritage. We eagerly invite you to join us for the grand opening on September 28, where we look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with our community.

Parking: There is parking available in the Guthrie Memorial Library’s parking lot.

Restroom: The Guthrie Memorial Library has facilities available.

Fees: No charge to access the Yelland Library; donations accepted. There may be a charge for research request services and print services.