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The Humboldt Room is located on the second floor of the Eureka Main Library. Here you will find a unique collection of documents and materials of local significance.
In addition to other genealogy and local history resources, collections and services include:
The Humboldt County Historical Society publishes a journal that delves into local history, the Humboldt Historian. Recent editions are available online (membership fee required). Older editions are indexed. Paper indexes and issues are located here in the Humboldt Room, and the index can also be searched online using the California State Library's California Information File II.
If you are searching for an obituary that may have been published in a local newspaper, and you do not live in Humboldt County, you may request an obituary search by mail. This service costs ten dollars. For more information, view our Obituary Search Request Form. Humboldt County Residents can get free help in finding an obituary by visiting the Main Library Reference Desk.
If you need local historical facts but are not a resident of Humboldt County, you may use this service to have local library research done on your behalf. There is a ten dollar fee for each specific information request. Use the Local History Search Request Form. Requests will be searched in the order received. If you are in Humboldt County, Reference Librarians and Humboldt Room Docents will be happy to assist you in finding information here in the library at no cost. Just stop by the information desk.