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Davies Family Research Library

Admission Rates
Members   Free
Multnomah County Residents Free
*requires proof of residency  
Adults   $11.00
Students (over 18 years)   $9.00
Seniors (over 60 years)   $9.00
Youth (6 - 18 years)   $5.00
Children (5 years and under)  Free

Become a member and your Admission is FREE. Find out more here.

 
Hours for the Research Library

 

Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

The Oregon Historical Society Research Library will be closed on Veterans' Day, November 11, 2011. The Library be open the following day, November 12th, and will continue regular hours until the end of December. The Library will also be closed on December 24th and December 31st, 2011. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

Research Library is supported in part by gifts from the Barbara Ann Davies Trust.

 
Friends of the Library Fund

The Oregon Historical Society is proud to announce an opportunity for members and friends to support the Research Library during these difficult times.  A “Friends of the Library Fund” has been established, allowing patrons to make gifts directly in support of library programs and operations.  Your contribution, large or small, is much appreciated.

 

Mail your gift to:

The Oregon Historical Society

Friends of the Library Fund

1200 SW Park Avenue

Portland, OR 97205

 

Make a gift over the phone:

Call or Annual Giving Manager at 503.306.5237

 

We will provide more information in the coming weeks about other ways you can support the Research Library and the Oregon Historical Society.

 
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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.
Diary Contest
Your diary or journal can become a part of the Oregon Historical Society Library – and you might win a cash prize!
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.
Rights & Reproduction
The Research Library provides valuable service including distance research, photocopying, moving Images, microfilm, & oral history duplication.
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.
Genealogy
The Research Library provides many resources, materials, and services for genealogists. Whether you are looking for an obituary, a photograph, a genealogy workshop, or the history behind an Oregon family, institution, building, or event, the library has something for you. Our library staff, including an onsite trained genealogist, is waiting to assist you.
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