Research Library

Email our Research Librarian: librarian@washingtoncountymuseum.org

Library Hours

Our library hours have changed. Temporarily, the WCM Research Library will only be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and by special appointment. Please call the museum if you plan to do research (503) 645-5353. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Archive/Research Library contains:

801 manuscripts 25,200 images 1408 maps, including Wilkes and Benson Collections 192 oral histories 59 rare books 488 reference books 111 scrapbooks

38 boxes of clipped news articles from local papers 9 boxes of school census from 1905-1970 24 boxes of Cultural Resource Management documents 77 microfilm reels of various county newspapers from 1870-1959 205 microfilm reels of state and local records

 

Admission / On-site Assistance Fee

• Free to WCM Members
• Non-WCM Members charged: $3.00 Adults and $2.00 Seniors and Children 6-17.
• Price includes admission to museum exhibits and research library.

Note: See Library Charges and Fees for additional costs.

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