San Bernardino Local History: Publications and Archives
An array of local history resources in one convenient location. Did you know that Wyatt Earp lived in San Bernardin County for a while? #san bernardino #history
BOOKS (MOSTLY)
- List of books and other publications on San Bernardino history in this libraryA keyword search for "san bernardino history" in OneSearch yields some 700 results.
- The Earps of San Bernardino CountyWyatt Earp spent a good portion of his life in San Bernardino County. This book gives the details.
ARCHIVES
- Arda Haenszel California RoomMany treasures of San Bernardino's past are preserved in the Arda Haenszel California Room of the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library. It is staffed by volunteers, so always call one of the numbers on the website before you go to be certain it is open.
- Special Collections & University ArchivesWhile any of the librarians at the Service Desk on the 1st floor will help you with your research, you may want to visit the Pfau Library's Special Collections & University Archives department in PL-4009 in order to work with librarians Jill Vassilakos-Long and Eric Milenkiewicz.
NEWSPAPERS
- Historic NewspapersThe first two pages of this online guide focus on San Bernardino newspapers available online or in microfilm.
SCHOLARLY JOURNAL ARTICLES
- America: History and Life This link opens in a new windowEnter a keyword search for "san bernardino" in this database of American history.
NEWSLETTERS AND MAGAZINES
- The OdysseyPrint issues of a quarterly newsletter published 1978 - 2007 by the San Bernardino Historical and Pioneer Society.
- Index to The OdysseyAn online subject index for the newsletter up to 1997. Online full text is available up to 1997. For later years, use the print edition.
- Heritage TalesPrint issues of a magazine published from 1978 - 2003 by the San Bernardino Historical and Pioneer Society.
- Index to Heritage TalesA complete online subject index to the magazine. A little bit of online full text. You will need to use the print edition for most things.
