
Archives & Research Center
The Clatsop County Historical Society maintains an Archive and Research Library in the Heritage Museum which offers researchers a unique resource documenting the evolution of Clatsop County History. The CCHS Archives and Research Center is open to the public Tuesday thru Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (other times by prior arrangement with the CCHS Archivist, Liisa Penner ). A fee of $4.00 for Adults, $3.00 for AAA/Seniors/Students and $2.00 for Youths age 6-17 provides entrance to the Museum and the Archives and Research Center. A Research Pass, good for two weeks, is available for $5.00. For more information call 503-338-4849 or email: archivist@cumtux.orgStrengths of the Archive currently include:
- 30,000 Photographic images. Collections of special significance include:
Frank Woodfield collection (ca. 1902 - 1944)
Daily Astorian negatives (1973 - 1989)
Wilson Studio collection (ca. 1911 - 1939)
Ralph Horton collection (ca. 1909 - 1964)
Reuben Jensen collection (ca. 1920 - 1940) - Registrarial records containing the provenance of accessioned artifacts at all three CCHS Museums
- Port of Astoria records
- Personal scrapbooks and business ledgers
- Personal and occupational ephemera
- Vertical file of biographies and regional developments
- Records from private service organizations
The "Goddess of Liberty" Float in a parade in downtown Astoria. 1904.