Archives & Research Library hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (year round)

The Northfield Historical Society is proud to open our collection for any researcher.  However, due to limited staff, we ask that you email or call ahead (507-645-9268) and make an appointment.  If you schedule a visit in advance, we will follow up with your request they day of your visit.  If you do not make an appointment, we cannot guarantee assistance if you “drop in.”

To help maintain the collection, the Northfield Historical Society does charge for research services.

Research Fees

Members and Students
1st hour                                                                        No cost
each additional hour(s)                                            $10
Non-Member
1st hour                                                                       $10
each additional hour(s)                                            $15

Genealogy Research
Conducted by Rice Co. Genealogy Society; contact Ariel Butler, 507-301-2767

1st hour                                                                       $5
each additional hour(s)                                            $20

Copies/Scans

Hard Copies–Black & white photo/document -regular paper (plus photo use charges below)       $.15/page
Color photo/document – regular paper (plus photo use charges below)                                      $.75/page

Scans (300 dpi unless higher requested/needed for publication)                             $10/page or photo
Copying to CD (plus scanning and photo use charges)                                               $2.00/CD

Photo use

Personal Use                                                                                                                                      No cost

Nonprofit Organization/Business                                                                                                              $10/photo

Publication (e.g., books, magazines, websites, etc.) (300 dpi/jpeg)                                       $20/photo

TV (600 dpi/TIFF)                                                                                                                               $50/photo

Film (600 dpi/TIFF)                                                                                                                            $100/photo

For any photo use, the researcher must fill out the request for photo usage proposal . In addition, you must agree to the permission and use terms for photographs. If you have any questions feel free to contact Executive Director Hayes Scriven at 507-645-9268

Example of charges for a member working with a non-profit organization
1 hr. of research no-cost
1 scan $10
1 CD $ 2
1 photo use $10
Total $22

To submit an online research request please use our contact page. Or call us at 507-645-9268 and ask for Hayes Scriven.

Research Room policies:

• Pencils only
• No digital Cameras or scanners
• All researcher must work with staff (no browsing)
• Photocopying is possible if original is stable
• Use white gloves when handling objects or you must wash and dry you hand prior to handling artifacts
• Allow staff to re-file files/photographs/objects
• No food or drink.