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Library & Archives

Here's what you will find in the Library and Archives:

Architectural plans & blue prints	Architectural plans and Blue prints From local buildings, including the old Hayward High School

Business records	Business records

Cards	Cards Greeting and Business

Government records	Government records City of Hayward treasury accounts, tax records, city ledgers, assessment books dating from the early 20th century, assessor rolls of Hayward City limits showing personal property tax records (1876-1908).

History books	History books Relating to local, regional, and state history subjects.

Magazines	Magazines Periodicals such as Etude (1910-1945), Harper's Magazine, Good Housekeeping (1905-1921), and Woman's Home Companion (1920-1932) showing life in the past, as well as local publications from organizations such as East Bay Municipal Water District and Ora Loma.

Maps	Maps Maps from local towns, Alameda County, and state, including street maps, flood control district maps, school district maps, insurance maps, plat maps from Eden Township communities (1892-1902) showing real estate holdings (may also show ownership).

Newspapers	Newspapers Articles and complete issues from local periodicals including Daily Review, Hayward Journal (incomplete set 1884-1950), Brightside, The Knave, Oakland Tribune, Then & Now.

Organizational Collections	Organizational Collections From local clubs and groups.

Personal papers and correspondence	Personal papers and correspondence From local clubs and groups.

Photographs	Photographs Approximately 28,000 images from local life dating from the 1870s, with some earlier unidentified daguerreotypes and negatives.

Posters	Posters From such past local events as circuses, fairs, festival, etc.

Reference Books	Reference Books On subjects such as antiques, dolls, etc., as well as catalogs that reflect past times.

School Yearbooks	School Yearbooks Public and private elementary, junior, and senior high school annuals dating from the 1920s to present.

Scrapbooks	Scrapbooks From clubs, organizations, businesses, and individuals.

Sheet music	Sheet music

Subject files (pamphlet files)	Subject files (pamphlet files) Arranged by topic relating to local and regional history

Telephone books and City directories	Telephone books and City directories Hayward area and county phone books, Hayward city directories (1948-1976), area directories (1925-1948).

What you need to know about the Library and Archives:

HAHS encourages research and use of all of its collections. The Library and Archives currently sees several hundred scholars and independent researchers throughout the year. This can make for a very busy and crowded space in the Library. Additionally, we must always remember that we are also preserving information for future generations. To do this, we must ensure proper handling and security of items in our collections. The procedures are as follows:

Library hours: Wednesday through Saturday 11-4 or by appointment.
No food or drink is allowed in the Library during research hours.
Ink pens are not allowed.
Laptops are allowed. Two outlets are available for use on the South wall.
Researchers are allowed only in the Library.
Staff will pull Archival collections and photographs.
All photocopying is at the discretion of the Volunteer Librarian and Archivist
Digital cameras and hand held scanners may be used by special arrangement with the Archivist.

There is either a volunteer librarian or the Archivist on duty to assist researchers with accessing the collections during most open hours. The majority of the items stored in the library are easily accessible and researchers are allowed to access that material freely. All information stored in the Archives and images from the photography collection will be pulled by staff at the request of the researcher.

If a Researcher is unable to visit us, research requests may be made in writing either by fax, regular post or email to the Archivist. Requests are generally answered within 3 weeks.

Diane Curry, Curator/Archivist:
HAHS
Attn: Diane Curry
22701 Main St.
Hayward, CA 94541
diane@haywardareahistory.org
phone: 510-581-0223
fax: 510-581-0217

COPYING

Photocopying of any items in the HAHS Library or Archives is at the discretion of the Librarian and Archivist depending on the condition and size of the document/ book. Depending on the original, arrangements can be made for researchers to bring a digital camera to photograph the image themselves for research purposes only or they can order duplicate photography for a nominal fee. Photography orders will generally be filled within 3 weeks.

Photographic Duplication services:

Digital print:

8 � x 11 only $10

Scan on CD or emailed:

$ 15 per image + $ 10 for CD (purchaser may provide a CD to waive this fee)

*All scans are at 300 dpi at the size of original Photographic print:

5 x 7 $15
8 x 10 $25
11 x 14 $40
16 x 20 $60

All prints are glossy unless otherwise specified. An additional $15 fee will be charged if a copy negative needs to be made. The copy negative becomes the property of HAHS Postage:

Free

All orders sent via US Postal Service. Special shipping arrangements may be made at the expense of the purchaser. Members of HAHS will receive a 10% discount on all orders.

USE FEES:

Use fees apply only to photographs and documents that HAHS has the copyright to and only when a patron intends to publish the material in a book, magazine, scholarly journal, newspaper, film, CD-Rom, or Website. Use fees are charged according to the intended use. Individuals using the photographs for home d�cor, research or other personal uses need only pay the photographic reproduction fee. Should an individual decide they want to publish the image at a later date, HAHS must be contacted again in writing to receive the correct permissions. Please contact the Archivist with any questions.