Collections
The Center's collections are developed to reflect the complete human history of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor and its place in Michigan and Great Lakes regional history. State-of-the-art climate-controlled facilities provide a professional environment for the long-term care and growth of a wide range of artifact and archival resources. Object and archival collections are shared with the public and other preservation organizations through changing exhibitions and a museum loan program. The Center's library and archive are open to researchers and the general public by appointment. Available resources include:
- books
- reference volumes
- periodicals
- maps
- manuscripts
- business records
- photographs and postcards
- slides
- oral history tapes
- vintage films
- genealogical records