Research Library - St Augustine Historical Society

Research Library - St Augustine Historical Society
The Research Library
About the Research Library
The St. Augustine Historical Society Research Library preserves collections of printed, microfilmed, manuscript, digital, and pictorial materials relating to Florida history in a non-governmental repository. The Research Library is an outgrowth of two of Florida’s oldest cultural institutions: The Free Library Association of St. Augustine (est. 1874) and the St. Augustine Historical Society (est. 1883).
The Research Library is open to the public, and our collections are of national importance due to the unique quality of our resources. We have translations of the earliest church records in the nation that date back to 1594, copies of official colonial documents from 1513 through 1821, and other manuscripts. Our collections also house meticulous genealogical data from the sixteenth century to the present.
Research Appointments
Hours: Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Research appointments are required. To make an appointment please call the library. Masks are optional.
Contact: (904) 825-2333 ext. 2
There is no charge to use the library but there are charges for photocopies and reproductions. Camera phones are allowed with Librarian permission, photo images are not charged. For more information see our
FEE SCHEDULE.
The Gibbs Reading Room
The Research Library is a specialized, closed-stack library, with the exception of a small reference collection in the main reading room; the librarians will retrieve the items that you request from the reference collection.
Location:
The Research Library is located on 6 Artillery Lane at the corner of Aviles Street and Artillery Lane--one block south of the main downtown plaza. The reading room is located on the first floor, please ring the bell for service.
Parking:
The Research Library does not provide parking
, but there are a number of metered spaces and parking lots nearby. Please speak with staff about parking.
Our Holdings
PLEASE NOTE:
Any items located in offsite storage require 2 business days notice prior to your scheduled research appointment.
Emily - Online Catalog
Our online catalog is named after a long serving Librarian of the St. Augustine Historical Society, Emily Wilson.
Emily
indexes the book collection, manuscript finding aids, maps, photographic collections, the Society’s newsletter the
East Florida Gazette
, and
El Escribano: The St. Augustine Journal of History
. Emily is constantly being updated so check back to see what’s been added!
To access our online catalog,
click here.
Collections
Follow this link
to find indices to our holdings including newspapers, manuscripts, church records, digital collections, images, and more!
Other Resources
Click here
to discover what our collaborating institutions have in their collections.
Online Reading Room
Quick access to our notable collections within the Research Library. Includes clickable links to the available online catalog records.
This grouping of manuscripts consists of almost 200 collections, both large and small. The collection includes personal papers, corporate records and organizational records related to St. Augustine or St. Johns County.
MC Numerical
MC16 Numerical
This collection consists of albums of unique photos assembled by residents and visitors that document daily life or visitors to the St. Augustine area. Physical photograph albums are offsite, please provide 24-48 business hours notice to view.
Photograph Albums
Theses and dissertations
on St. Augustine and Saint Johns County History.
Note: Links will bring you to either the SAHSRL online catalog record (works are not available online in our catalog) or directly to the university catalog where they are housed, which may have an online version available.
Search for people and subjects in our
Oral History Index
.
Visit our
SAHS Digital Collections
to find available audio and transcriptions.
Click to see our online catalog
Emily
,
SAHS Digital Collections
,
Digital Projects
, and Digital Exhibit on
Surf Culture
.
Index of scrapbooks
created by individuals and organizations. Scrapbooks are offsite, please provide 24-48 business hours notice to view.
Click Here
to search our St. Augustine Record Index from June 2009 to the present. All issues are digitally located at the Research Library.
To do a keyword search use the
Control
and
F
keys simultaneously and type in the key word. Click
Next
to search through the corresponding articles. For any questions, contact the Research Library.
Click here to read about
Genealogy Methods
and
Property Information
search.
Learn more about what resources we have for the following subjects:
African American History
British Florida History
Minorcan Resources
The Kings Road
St.
Augustine Travel
Writing
Contribute to History
Do you have something you would like to donate?
Gifts and Materials Donations
The SAHSRL accepts donations of books and other materials pertaining to the contents of the collections. The Research Library welcomes donations of rare and unique materials of research interest to members, patrons, and the community.
The Special Collections Manager works closely with donors to identify materials appropriate for adding to our collection. Donors are encouraged to provide an inventory or overall summary of the collection in advance of delivery for staff review. After the staff and the donor have agreed in principle that the materials are appropriate for preserving in the Library collections, they will have the materials transported to the Library, where they will be stored for processing, arrangement, and description by staff. A Deed of Gift form will be completed by staff taking in a donation, and signed by the donor.
Please contact our
Special Collections Manager
with any questions.
Another way to contribute to history is to become a member.
Click here
to learn the different membership levels and benefits of joining us!
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(904) 824-2872
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Oldest House Museum Complex
14 Saint Francis St
St. Augustine FL, 32084
Research Library
6 Artillery Ln
St. Augustine FL, 32084
Main Office
(904) 824-2872
Library
(904) 825-2333
General
[email protected]
Executive Director
[email protected]
Library
[email protected]
Oldest House Museum Complex
14 Saint Francis St
St. Augustine FL, 32084
Research Library
6 Artillery Ln
St. Augustine FL, 32084
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