Book Collections

The Research book collection includes over 85,000 bound volumes containing valuable historical and genealogical information on a variety of topics.

State & County Histories

Book collections include materials pertaining to every state in the US. While researchers can browse state histories on the shelves, remember to use the catalog to find materials that may be stored in other areas.

County histories contain information about the events that shaped a region's history, and often include valuable information about early settlers, cemeteries, schools, churches and other topics.

Family Histories

The Research Center’s collection includes over 2,000 family histories donated by various individuals and organizations. Many of these books are rare or unpublished and can only be found in the OHS Research Center.

To locate family history books, search the library catalog by typing the family name in the keyword field. Remember to write down the full call number as well as the author and title. Family history books are arranged by call number, not by surname.

Oklahoma Genealogical Society

The Oklahoma Genealogical Society's vast book collection can be found in the Research Center. Numerous genealogical books are available to the public.

DAR State Library

The Research Center is home to the state library of the Oklahoma Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This collection includes DAR Lineage Books as well as the Patriot Indexes.

City Directories & Telephone Books

City directories can provide key information about individuals and businesses in specific area. Published annually, directories include the names, addresses and occupations of area residents. Also included is a categorical listing of local businesses, as well as information on government agencies. City directories are located on the last shelving range of the Reading Room, arranged by city.

Telephone books for various towns and cities are also available in the Research Center. These books are arranged by city.

Other Materials

Collections also include genealogy how-to books, American Indian reference, various yearbooks and the complete series of "The Chronicles of Oklahoma."