Research
GAHS Archive & Research Deprtment
Glendale Arizona Historical Society has historical archives focused on Glendale that is located in the Sahuaro Ranch Guest House. Items in the collection include photographs, school yearbooks, Glendale newspapers, city maps and directories, assorted subject news clippings, historic home information. We also have archived obituaries and wedding announcements dating back many years.
If you are researching a Glendale subject, we may be able to assist you. Please email our archive volunteers at library.gahs73@gmail.com stating what you are looking for, including as much detail as you can offer on the subject. We provide a free 30 minute consultation to inform you of the initial findings. To view an archive item in person (Example: yearbooks), email the department to make a viewing appointment during regular business hours. If you wish to have our volunteers conduct a full archive search, the fee is $35 per hour. The hourly research fee is $20 per hour for GAHS members. For corporate and businesses not located in Glendale, Arizona the research fee is $50 per hour
*PLEASE NOTE* ~ GAHS does not allow archive materials offsite. The GAHS archives and library facilities are not open to the general public.
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GAHS Online Database
You are able to search a selection of GAHS's files, photographs, and library holdings anytime, anywhere by using our online database. Records and files are continually being added.
To view the online database, click HERE.
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The Arizona Memory Project
The Arizona Memory Project provides online access to documents, photographs, oral histories and video that chronicle Arizona’s history and culture and they offer additional research information on Glendale's history, much of it provided by GAHS
You can find Glendale, Arizona files on The Arizona Memory Project here.
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Also in Glendale file on The Arizona Memory Project are a collection of 30 oral histories. It's a fascinating assortment early Glendale residents and residents still active in our community whos memories shed light on the mix of cultures and backgrounds that came together to make Glendale what it is today.
Visit and listen to the collection of Glendale oral histories here .
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