While some genealogical and history books are purchased for use by the volunteer staff, most of the collections have been gifts to the society. These include maps, photographs, post cards, scrapbooks and other special formats, as well as the publications of researchers. The Libraries Two fine libraries of historical works have been given to the archives. They reflect the interests of their creators, one a lawyer, the other, a historian of our southern region. Each library has been cataloged.
Researchers are welcome to use the libraries when staff is present in the archives.
A third library is a collection of books, family and local histories, which are used frequently for reference by the volunteer staff. Its organization is outline in the table of contents. In the body of the guide each category is described and finding aids are indicated, as is any outstanding feature of the collection. A data base lists subject headings for books in the libraries, subject files, and articles published in the Bulletin , the scholarly publication of the society. The archives provides copying facilities for the convenience of researchers.