Summer hours start for archival research center

4/27/2011
BLADE STAFF

Summer hours for the Wakeman Archival Research Center will begin May 4.

The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday through October.

In addition, the center will be open the last Saturdays of June, July, and August from 1 to 4 p.m.

Located upstairs in Wakeman Hall, 401 Farnsworth Rd., the center contains records of Waterville organizations, businesses, churches, and schools, as well as family files and other local history.

A Waterville Historical Society volunteer archivist assists in locating items.

Items must remain at the archives, but copies can be made for a fee.

The historical society welcomes donations of documents and photographs, or items can be brought to be copied and added to the files.

To schedule an appointment call 419-878-3425 or 419-878-2576.