Visit one of our three History Research Centers focused on African American history, Family History & Genealogy, and Houston & Texas History. To maintain these historically valuable materials, access to the special collections and archives are available on-site, with some materials digitized online. Visit us to use materials and consult with subject matter experts or start researching on your own by exploring the digital archives!
Search for your ancestors and learn about local history
Discover specialized databases and online collections
Find maps, photographs, microfilm, and city directories
Discover specialized databases and online collections
Find maps, photographs, microfilm, and city directories
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
Research Center at the Gregory Campus
A leading cultural institution in Texas, devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials on the Black experience in Houston, the neighboring regions, and the African Diaspora.
FAMILY HISTORY
Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus
Established in 1968 in the former home of Houston businessman and statesman William Lockhart Clayton, the Clayton Library now houses one of the nation’s top genealogical research collections.
HOUSTON HISTORY
Research Center at the Julia Ideson Building
Archives and houses materials for the study of Houston’s history. Books, maps, building plans, journals, photographs, vertical files, and oral histories all help to shed light on Houston’s past.
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