Explore Our Research Collection

The Murray County Historical Society maintains an extensive research section within the Murray County Museum, offering a wide range of resources available to the public.

Available Resources Include:

Murray County Historical Society Digital Newspaper Archive
MCHS has digitized and made searchable early newspapers and made them freely available online for researchers. As we get funding, we will make available more editions of papers from around the county. If you wish to donate to the project, please let museum staff know or send a check with “digitizing newspapers” in the memo line. The archive can be found by following this link: Murray County Historical Society :: Home

Murray County Obituary Collection
With over 24,000 entries, our obituary collection is a valuable resource for genealogical research.
👉 Click here to access the online index.
If you find a name you’d like more information on, contact us for a free copy of the obituary. While there’s no charge, donations are always appreciated. Contributions can be made online via our GiveMN page or mailed to:
PO Box 61, Slayton, MN 56172

Topical Scrapbooks
A variety of locally compiled scrapbooks covering community events, organizations, and more.

County Commissioner Meeting Minutes
Available from 1872–2008 and 2013–2020.

Community-Contributed Resources
Our collection includes materials generously donated by local residents and members, such as:

• • Family histories and genealogies
  • Biographies and church records
  • Birth and marriage records
  • Plat maps and other historical documents

Visit us to explore the stories and records that shaped Murray County’s history!