Holyoke Collection
The Holyoke Collection reflects the diverse history of this immigrant, industrial city. While the collection has only a small amount of personal papers, there is much that documents the city’s rich ethnic communities, their social lives as well as their…
Carlos Vega Collection of Latino History in Holyoke
The Carlos Vega Collection of Latino History in Holyoke consists of administrative files, electoral and legal documents, scholarly works, memorabilia,…
Black Holyoke Pathfinder
The Black Holyoke Collection reflects the history of the Black community in this city. The collection is an assortment of…
Magoon Collection of Papermaking History
The Magoon Collection, which highlights the history of papermaking in Holyoke, Massachusetts, contains newspapers, advertisements, paper samples, books, photographs, and…
Skinner Family Collection
William Skinner, a prominent silk manufacturer of the early twentieth century, moved his family and business to Holyoke, MA in…
Textile Collection, 1830-1970
The textile collection housed at the Wistariahurst Museum includes a wide variety of clothing, household linens, decorations, accessories, and even…
Postcard Collection
The Holyoke Postcard Collection reflects the diverse history of this immigrant, industrial city, telling the story of the city and…
Holyoke Canoe Club Collection
The Holyoke Canoe Club became a premier social spot for residents of Holyoke and its surrounding communities over its 120+…
Holyoke Rotary Club Collection
Chartered in 1916, the Rotary Club of Holyoke has served its community and the world through a variety of activities…
Holyoke City Hall Ledgers Collection
The city of Holyoke was originally a part of West Springfield called Ireland Parish. Ireland Parish officially became the town…
Wistariahurst Institutional Collection
The Wistariahurst Institutional History Collection is the institutional history of the museum, which is also a cultural center and city…
Wistariahurst archives are available by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment please email [email protected] or call 413 322-5660.
The Wistariahurst Museum Research Archives are located at:
Wistariahurst Museum Carriage House
238 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
The Carriage House is located to your right as you come in from Beech Street (Route 202). Please use the ramp to the Gift Shop entrance.