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OHS Library to close for maintenance

The Oregon Historical Society Research Library will be closed January 11-19th for collections maintenance. Regular hours will resume January 20th. The OHS Museum will remain open during this time. For more information, visit the library at 1200 SW Park Ave., visit the OHS website at www.ohs.org or phone 503-306-5240 or contact libreference@ohs.org.

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.

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.

Services
The Research Library provides valuable service including distance research, photocopying, moving Images, microfilm, & oral history duplication.

Library Programs
Upcoming Oregon Historical Society Research Library Workshops

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.

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