Local History

Resources at VCL

Discover our Local History page, where you can explore the rich heritage of our community. From microfilm and books of local pioneers and landmarks, dive into the past and see how our town has evolved over the years. Uncover the history that shaped our present and connect with the legacy of those who came before us.

Local History in the Catalog

Microfilm

History Resources Online

Ancestry Library Edition

Accessible on in-library computers at Ventura County Library branches, this genealogical resource offers U.S. and international census data, as well as birth, marriage, and death records.

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Archives of Sexuality & Gender

The largest collection in support of the study of gender and sexuality. Includes information on LGBTQ history and activism, cultural studies, psychology, health, political science, policy studies, and more.

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Archives Unbound

Find primary source documents and personal narratives in Gale Archives Unbound.

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Newspapers

Access World News: Research Collection

Use Access World News: Research Collection from NewsBank to stay informed on local, national, and global news, people, and events.

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America’s News Magazines

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more.

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Archives of Sexuality & Gender

The largest collection in support of the study of gender and sexuality. Includes information on LGBTQ history and activism, cultural studies, psychology, health, political science, policy studies, and more.

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