"Local history reflects the reality that our lives are shaped by particular places. . . . [It] is the study of the everyday struggles and triumphs of ordinary people."
from "What is Local History?" by Katherine Buckingham, Ohio Local History Alliance
These websites provide useful information to the local history researcher.
The Waco McLennan County Library welcomes donations of materials that enhance our local history collections. Because of space limitations we are not able to add every item donated to the collection. Please use the form below to provide information on what you would like to donate and our local history librarian will be in touch about the donation process.