The Shaw Historical Library is a five star rated archive located in Southern Oregon in the town of Klamath Falls. The Library specializes in research collections about the history of the "Land of the Lakes" which includes Klamath Falls, Klamath County, the Klamath Basin, Northern California's Siskiyou and Modoc Counties and Washoe County in Western Nevada. Learn more about the local history and research collections. Know what journal you would like to purchase? Use this form now.

Shaw Historical Library Open to the Public

 

The Shaw Historical Library is now open on Saturdays! Our hours are Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed between 12-1p.m.) State and campus mandates require a mask be worn while indoors. Campus employees and students are mandated to be vaccinated.

When the OIT campus is closed (summer, winter, or spring one-week breaks) the Shaw Historical Library is closed. Inclement weather may cause the Shaw Historical Library to close for the safety of our staff.

 

Contact:

Phone: (541) 885-1686
E-mail: shawlib@oit.edu

Front cover of Volume 32 of the Journal of the Shaw Historical Library

Volume 32 of Shaw Historical Journal Now Available!

Volume 32,  titled Far Corners 2: More Seldom Seen Places in the Land of the Lakes, is now available.

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About Shaw Historical Library

The Shaw Historical Library's mission is to acquire, preserve and share the history of the Land of Lakes and inspire discovery of the region’s heritage. Read more about the history of the Shaw Historical Library.

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Regular Hours (during terms)

Wednesday - Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm (closed for lunch from 12 - 1). Closed Sunday - Tuesday.
For more information go to: About the SHL

The Shaw Historical Library detailed descriptions for collections are found on the Archives West website.

The Shaw Historical Library is a five star rated archive located in Southern Oregon in the town of Klamath Falls. The Library specializes in research collections about the history of the "Land of the Lakes" which includes Klamath Falls, Klamath County, the Klamath Basin, Northern California's Siskiyou and Modoc Counties and Washoe County in Western Nevada. Learn more about the local history and research collections.

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