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Yosemite Research Library: Collections
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Yosemite Research Library
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The Yosemite Research Library is a specialized library focusing on human and natural history. It preserves Yosemite's documented history and serves the research needs of Yosemite National Park staff and partners. Collections include primary and secondary source materials.
Primary Sources
Oral history recordings and manuscripts
Photographs
Photographic negatives
Government documents and reports
Maps
Relevant materials published by Yosemite staff and partners
Historical biographic materials
Secondary Sources
Anthologies
Manuscripts
Serials
Published travel narratives
Documentary films
Works of poetry and literature
While the Research Library has thousands of circulating volumes (available to park staff and partners), it is primarily a reference library. Many of the materials are out of print. There is an extensive rare book collection with volumes dating back to the 1800s.
The following themes are supported:
Geology
Wilderness
Ecosystems
Giant Sequoias
Native American Culture/History
Post-1850 Human History
Inspirational Scenery
Yosemite Research Library Most Commonly Used Subject Categories
Astronomy
Backcountry & Wilderness
Management
Biographical Files
Biology & Zoology
Botany & Dendrology
Early Accounts & Settlers
Environmental Studies
Famous Visitors
Forestry & Fire Management
Flora & Fauna
Geology
Glaciers
Hetch Hetchy
Indians of California & Yosemite
NPS History, Planning & Buildings
Park Operations
Photography & Art
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Sequoias
Weather & Climate
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