About the Library
Located in the heart of downtown Portland’s Cultural District, the Oregon Historical Society Research Library serves researchers from around the world.
| Visiting the Library
Hours of operation, preparation tips, and other information to help plan your visit to the Research Library.
| Using the Library
Find out how to effectively use the resources and request materials from the Research Library
| Collections
The Research Library's collections encompass library and archival materials, including books, serials, newspapers, oral histories, manuscripts, government documents, genealogical and biographical material, photographs, film, and maps.
| Services
The Research Library provides valuable service including distance research, photocopying, moving Images, microfilm, & oral history duplication.
| Library Programs
Upcoming Oregon Historical Society Research Library Workshops
| Photograph Gallery
Browse these galleries for a sample of the hundreds of categories within our Photograph Collection.
| Artifacts
The Oregon Historical Society's Artifact Collections comprise some 85,000 objects. |
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