Research Guides: Special Collections Access Guide: Archival Materials and Manuscripts

Online Archive of California (OAC)

Online Archive of California (OAC) - TCC
The Online Archive of California (OAC) is a research gateway to unique and historical materials at archives, libraries, and museums throughout California. Link targets archival institutions at The Claremont Colleges (TCC).

Search Tips

Use keywords or short phrases within quotes, for example "citrus industry," to search archival collections located at libraries and archives at The Claremont Colleges.
When you find a specific collection of interest, you can search within the collection by clicking on that collection and entering a keyword in the search field on the top, right hand side. You can also explore the collection contents by clicking within the table of contents at right.
Browse and explore items by downloading a PDF under "View entire collection guide" at top right.

How to Request Items in the Online Archive of California (OAC)
Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to help you request materials found in the Online Archive of California (OAC).

Archives at TCC
A databased of collection records held at Claremont Colleges repositories. Find archival sources within completed and in-progress archival collections. Materials include personal papers, diaries, posters, ephemera, and more. Collections may have extensive details or contain minimal information as collections are in various stages of processing.

Search Tips

Use keywords and phrases within quotes to in the main "Search The Archives" bar.

Request archival materials and manuscripts using Archives at TCC
Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to help you request materials found in Archives at TCC.