NOLS has physical and digital collections to support research on local history topics. See below to learn more about accessing these collections.

Local History Archive

Local Newspaper Archive
In-Library Use Only

New! Most newspapers from the NOLS microfilm collection are now available in a word-searchable online database. Use a NOLS computer or personal device connected to NOLS WiFi to access.

Kellogg Collection

Kellogg Photo Collection
Access Online

A collection of over 5,000 photos and negatives from the late 19th and early 20th centuries that was donated to NOLS.

Port Angeles archive room

Local History Archives
In-Library Use Only

Local history resources including books, maps, pamphlets, Vertical Files, ephemera, and more.

Microfilm Collection
In-Library Use Only

Various city directories, census records, laws relating to Indian affairs, and newspapers can be viewed at the Port Angeles Main Library.

newspapers

Archive of Clallam County Newspapers
Access Online

Past years of Clallam County newspapers, many of which are now discontinued, have been scanned and saved.

Other Helpful Resources

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

Hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography are popular activities at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.

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Dungeness River Audubon Center

Dungeness River Audubon Center has been a unique educational and interpretive center for the North Olympic Peninsula since 2001.
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Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s House of Seven Generations

Allows Indian and non-Indian communities to learn about cultural and historical lifeways.

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Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Library

Our collection specializes in Native American topics, both historical and contemporary, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest.

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North Olympic History Center

From its beginnings in 1948, the goal of the North Olympic History Center is to preserve and interpret the historical record.

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Pacific Northwest Olympic Peninsula Community Museum

Project of community organizations and Tribes across the Olympic Peninsula.

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Peninsula College Library

Website of the Peninsula College Library. The search box can be used to locate books, videos, scholarly journal articles, news, and more

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Historylink.Org

HistoryLink.org is an evolving free online encyclopedia of Washington state and local history.

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Olympic National Park

Discover Olympic’s high peaks, lush forest, and wild coast in the Olympic National Park. Your adventure starts here.
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Makah Museum

The Makah Cultural and Research Center includes the world renowned Makah Museum and much more.
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The Mountaineers

The Mountaineers is a nonprofit outdoor community in the Pacific Northwest. They host hundreds of monthly courses and activities.

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The Talking Raven

The Talking Raven is the official newsletter of the Quileute Tribe, and is printed at the beginning of every month.

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United Way of Clallam County

Incorporated in Clallam County since 1952, United Way of Clallam County is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

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USGS Maps

USGS offers a range of geologic maps, topographic maps, geospatial map applications, and more.

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Washington Law Help

Washington LawHelp is a guide to a free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington.
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Washington State Digital Archives

The Washington State Digital Archives delivers broad public access to both digitized and born digital records of state and local government.

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Washington State Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs

Promotes the relationship between the State of Washington and Indian Tribes.

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Washington State Attorney General

A key priority of the Washington State Attorney General is to safeguard consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
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Washington Trails Association

Washington Trails Association (WTA) is a non-profit organization that advocates protection of hiking trails and wilderness.
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NOLS provides access to a variety of third-party services to meet the needs of the community. Third party vendors are governed by their own terms, privacy policies and practices, not the Library’s. NOLS advises users to review Terms of Service and Privacy policies before agreeing to use any online service. If you are accessing online resources from home or outside the library, a library barcode number and password will be requested. If you have questions about how to use them, please talk to staff at any branch, email us at ehelp@nols.org or call 360-417-8500.