The museum library includes approximately 4,000 books over a wide variety of
historical subjects relevant to LaSalle County’s past. Of special significance
for those genealogical researchers amongst us are the 71 books of the LaSalle
County Military Discharge records that date back to the Civil War as well as 13
books on the military records of LaSalle County units. Other subjects include
military histories, biographies on famous persons with ties to LaSalle County,
over sixty books on the Illinois Michigan Canal, and a wide selection of other
items topics. The museum library is also home to our miscellaneous binders and
files with information, articles, and notes gathered on LaSalle County
historical subjects. Last but not least we have over 48 years of Tick Talks
from the Peru Westclox facility.
All use and research in our library must be assisted by museum staff and will be
conducted on premises. Prices are as follows and are billed to the closest ½
hour:
Time Frame and Charges for Research
Historical Society Members
Non-Historical Society Members
Assisted Research - ½ Hour
$15.00
$30.00
Assisted Research - 1 Hour
$25.00
$50.00
Remote Research - ½ Hour * researcher not present
$25.00
$50.00
Remote Research – 1 Hour * researcher not present
$40.00
$75.00
Students (Grades 1-12) ** must be present for these rates to apply
