The Shaw Historical Library is a five star rated archive located in Southern Oregon in the town of Klamath Falls. The Library specializes in research collections about the history of the "Land of the Lakes" which includes Klamath Falls, Klamath County, the Klamath Basin, Northern California's Siskiyou and Modoc Counties and Washoe County in Western Nevada. Learn more about the local history and research collections. Know what journal you would like to purchase? Use this form now.
Summer Hours
From June 13, 2022 - August 12, 2022
Monday - Thursday 10 am - 4 pm (closed 12-1 pm)
Friday - Sunday Closed
Closed from August 13 to September 27, 2022
Regular hours will resume on September 28th
Volume 32 of Shaw Historical Journal Now Available!
Volume 32, titled Far Corners 2: More Seldom Seen Places in the Land of the Lakes, is now available.
About Shaw Historical Library
The Shaw Historical Library's mission is to acquire, preserve and share the history of the Land of Lakes and inspire discovery of the region’s heritage. Read more about the history of the Shaw Historical Library.
Regular Hours (during terms)
Wednesday - Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm (closed for lunch from 12 - 1). Closed Sunday - Tuesday.
When the OIT campus is closed (summer, winter, or spring one-week breaks) the Shaw Historical Library is closed. Inclement weather may cause the Shaw Historical Library to close for the safety of our staff.
For more information go to: About the SHL
The Shaw Historical Library detailed descriptions for collections are found on the Archives West website.
The Shaw Historical Library is a five star rated archive located in Southern Oregon in the town of Klamath Falls. The Library specializes in research collections about the history of the "Land of the Lakes" which includes Klamath Falls, Klamath County, the Klamath Basin, Northern California's Siskiyou and Modoc Counties and Washoe County in Western Nevada. Learn more about the local history and research collections.
