Local History
Our local history collection includes a variety of materials pertaining to all aspects of Akron and Summit County history. To learn more, you can download our brochure, click on the links below or search our local history database or Summit Memory.
Some Highlights of the Collection
- List of Summit County high school yearbooks
- List of books documenting the history of the rubber industry
- Online maps and atlases
- Vertical Files
- Akron Beacon Journal Indexes from 1841
- Akron (and vicinity) Telephone Directories (1914- )
- Online City Directories (1859 – )
- Sounds of Summit and Local Music Collection
- Archival collections
- List of microfilm holdings
- Genealogy & Local History Databases available from the Research Databases page (including Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps which require an Akron-Summit County Library Card)
Just wanted to say that I really like the new webpage. Much easier to navigate.
Also thank you very much for getting a scanner in Special Collections. It has made things much easier also (and cheaper, but who can complain about 5 cent copies.)
Only one suggestion, could there be a link on the Special Collections page to the Sanborn Fire Maps? Or is it there and I’m missing it?