Our Library and Archives Department is open Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturday from 1 to 4pm by appointment only. There is no charge for members of the public to use the Historical Society’s archives, but charges for photocopies and reproductions may be applicable. Depending on availability, our interns or staff may be able to assist you with research.

Please contact our Office Manager with research requests and appointments at 562 945-3871.

Also, check out the links below for frequently requested information about Whittier and people who have lived in Whittier.

Photo of library at museum

Cemeteries
Photo of George Salih
Photo of Harriet Russell Strong
Lou Henry Hoover
Mural on outside of museum
Photo of Pio Pico
Photo of old Whittier Railroad
Photo of Richard Nixon
Photo of Whittier Timeline
Photo of Train Depot
Photo to Brochures and Files
Historic Resources
Photo to link of resources