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.
Resources in the California Room
- Aerial Photographs - Historical aerial photographs of the greater San José area
- 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
What's New in the California Room 
A common research topic at San Jose Public Library (SJPL) is about the birth of the Tech Industry in Silicon Valley. Much has been written on the subject, but recently a patron in the...
Tour San Jose History
Experience San Jose's history like never before! View historic images from library collections while visiting the original locations.
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