Archives & Special Collections
We maintain an extensive archive of manuscripts, documents and photographs that offer a portal into the past events and people of New Harmony. In addition, our rare book collection contains 19th and early 20th Century volumes that cover historic, scientific, literary and spiritual subjects. Researchers wishing to utilize these collections may contact us for more information or to set an appointment.
You can search our archive finding aids online by using the database search engine below. Type in a name or subject (i.e. Robert Owen, Civil War, Harmony Society, etc.) to help plan your research.
Database Search Engine
Database
As we continue to catalog a collection assembled with great care over decades, you can see for yourself how extensive it is in our database.
Grants
The Working Men’s Institute, in cooperation with the Friends of the Working Men’s Institute, has established an annual research grant: The Arlene Feiner Memorial Research Grant for Women’s Studies made possible by the generosity of the Efroymson Family Fund.
Genealogy
Genealogists will find a wealth of information at the WMI regarding the families of New Harmony and Posey County. We have church and cemetery records, marriage returns, newspaper clippings, census reports, school yearbooks, and family bibles and histories to help you fill out the branches of your family tree.