History Research Centers: HPL

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

Research Center at the Gregory Campus

A leading cultural institution in Texas, devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials on the Black experience in Houston, the neighboring regions, and the African Diaspora.

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FAMILY HISTORY

Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus

Established in 1968 in the former home of Houston businessman and statesman William Lockhart Clayton, the Clayton Library now houses one of the nation’s top genealogical research collections.

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HISPANIC HISTORY

Research Center at the Turkey Bend Campus

Coming soon, this new History Research Center will be a dedicated repository for invaluable documents, photos, media, and artifacts that represent Hispanic history in the region, and also provide a new space for exhibits, programs, and outreach.

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HOUSTON HISTORY

Research Center at the Julia Ideson Building

Archives and houses materials for the study of Houston’s history. Books, maps, building plans, journals, photographs, vertical files, and oral histories all help to shed light on Houston’s past.

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The Jazz Man

A celebration of rhythm, heritage, and the spirit of storytelling through music and memory. This short-form video highlights the rich cultural legacy preserved in Houston Public Library's History Research Centers, where the past is alive and ready to inspire.

History Research Center Events

Interviewing the Living for Leads to the Past

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