The California Room is a collection of books, maps, files, and other items on California history with emphasis on the history of San José and Santa Clara County.
What's New in the California Room 
Local legend tells us that Sarah Winchester was a woman obessed. Was she consumed with the need to do what the spirits told her, or was she just misunderstood? Here are some books that you can read to make up your own mind about what you think Sarah Winchester and her Mystery House was all about...
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Many of us come to the library to borrow the latest movie or newest bestseller, but did you know we also have items that are over 100 years old? The California Room is the home to three sculptures by 19th century African-American...
Resources in the California Room
Census Records
County census rolls 1860-1880, 1900-1930
City Directories
Residence, family, occupation info 1870-1979
Digital Collections
Digitized images from selected Library collections
Maps
Sanborn Fire Insurance, street, topographic maps
Music Collections Index
Index of sheet music at King Library
Newspapers
Key titles and clipping files in the California Room
Pioneer Papers
Essays on Santa Clara County history
School Yearbooks
Middle schools, high schools, colleges
Silicon Valley Information Center Collection Index
Valley company archives from 1986-1993
Vital Records
Birth, marriage, death, obituary information
Weather Records for San José
Official weather logs from 1906-1962
Your Old House Research Help
Resources on the history of your house
Aerial Photographs
Historical aerial photographs of the greater San José area
Tour San Jose History!
Experience San Jose's history like never before! View historic images from library collections while visiting the original locations.
