WAR OF 1812
The collections contain published materials on the War of 1812, including books, Pennsylvania Archives and five reels of microfilm of information on the construction of Perry’s fleet. The Dobbins Family Papers microfilm and finding aid is available on site. The originals are at the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society in Buffalo, New York.

PERSONAL & FAMILY PAPERS
Family and personal papers provide an intimate view of local history, not readily available through other sources. Many collections at the History Center fall into this category.
Harry Burleigh Collection.
John Chaffee Family Collection.
John Grubb Family Papers.
Oren Reed Family Collection.
Woodruff Family Papers.

MORE BUSINESS, LABOR & INDUSTRY
Business, labor and industry-related papers form a major group of manuscript and archival material available to researchers. The following industries are represented by substantial collections:
Koehler Brewery & Erie Brewing Company, Inc.
Nagle Steam Engine & Boiler Works Collection
Hammermill Paper Company, Inc.
General Electric Corporation
Zurn Industries, Inc. & Hayes Mfg. Company Collection

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Researchers will find numerous collections of community organization papers. Here is a brief sample:
American Association of University Women Collection.
Erie Yacht Club Archives.
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Collection.