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A close up of a vintage map of Mishawaka.

Getting Started

Start your research journey here. Learn what to look for, where to begin, and how our collection can help.

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The inside of a glass display case containing various antique photos, art and other printed works related to the city, Mishawaka.

Materials

Explore historical records, photos, and databases that support your genealogy and local history research.

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A pile of the yearbooks named Madrigal for Marian High School, Bittersweet for Penn High School, Miscodeed for Mishawaka High School and Madisonian from the former Madison Township School in Wakarusa.

Local Yearbooks

Explore digitized yearbooks from local schools, and learn how you can help fill in missing editions from your own collection.

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‘Mishawaka Memories Digital Archive’.

Mishawaka Memories

Discover curated photos, clippings, and stories from Mishawaka’s past, showcasing community life through the decades.

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Heritage Room

Heritage Room

The Heritage Room preserves Mishawaka’s local legacy through curated displays, historic furnishings, and a quiet space for reflection.

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A group of people stand in a line cutting a long orange ribbon at a ribbon-cutting ceremony inside a building. Red and yellow balloons are on the left; two children watch from the right foreground.

Shiojiri Room

Explore a beautifully curated space honoring Mishawaka’s sister-city bond with Shiojiri, Japan.

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