Redwood City Public Library
Redwood City Public Library
- Location: Redwood City, CA
- Phone: 650/780-7026
- Website: https://www.rwc-localhistory.com/
The Local History Collection of the Redwood City Public Library was established to provide patrons with research opportunities in areas of local interest and to share Redwood City's colorful heritage with the community. At the Local History Collection, you can Learn more about the history of Redwood City Explore our large collection of photographs Trace your family history Search for past uses of land and property The Collection covers all aspects of Redwood City's development, from the 1850's to the present day, with particular emphases on businesses, public schools, civic organizations, city agencies, and early family histories. In addition to a large selection of primary-source materials and private papers, there are oral histories, books, newspapers, pamphlets, tax assessment rolls, maps, city directories, and over 5,500 photographs.
Collections at this institution
Morrish Collection
The Morrish Collection includes the case files that were produced by J. Elmer Morrish of the Japanese-Americans from Redwood City who were interned during the War. The bulk of the collection is original correspondence from the internees to Morrish and carbon copies of the correspondence sent by Morrish to the internees. Other records include tax bills, government forms, and bank statements. The case files are arranged by family surname. References to J. Elmer Morrish, as well as all the Japanese-Americans, are listed in the Local History general inventory database.
Institution: Redwood City Public Library
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