Researching Museum Archives

Beverly Lane Curator

For assistance with research of local or family history, please contact the Museum at 925-837-3750 for an appointment. Archival and photograph research require staff assistance. Volunteer staff is available to assist. Museum research staffers are frequently available on Wednesday mornings.
Part of the library is available to the public during open hours.

Other nearby research opportunities:

The Bancroft Library
2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94720 510-642-6481
The Bancroft's largest collection documents the history of western North America.
Website: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu

Contra Costa County History Center
610 Main St. Martinez, CA 94553 925-229-1042
The CCC Historical Society maintains research archives for Contra Costa County.
Website: www.cocohistory.com

Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Park Service, Box 280, Danville 94526 925-943-1531
Free guided tours by reservation. Call 925-838-0249
The Eugene O'Neill Foundation, Tao House research library - 925-820-1818.
Websites: www.nps.gov/euon; www.eugeneoneill.org; www.eoneill.com

San Ramon Valley Historical Society
Box 521 Danville, CA 94516
Founded in 1970, the Valley Historical Society provides dinner programs, creates plaques for historic sites and supports preservation efforts in the valley. Many members are descendants of pioneer valley families and have information about family history.