Explore the Digital Collections

Explore by collection name, by creator or topic. Explore by by location -- whether photograph, local author residence or book setting. Find collections and items from partner organizations.

By Format

Search by physical format, genre term or other format-related terms.

By Creator, Contributor, Topic and More

Search by persons associated with photographs, books , etc., as well as by topic and theme.

By Place or Region

Search by photograph location, local author place of residence or novel settings.

By Locations on a Map

Thanks to the City of Santa Rosa, you can browse most photographs with identified locations on the Historical Photo Map Viewer

By Collection Name

Select from a list of collections

By Partner Organization

Search by partner organization, including the Sonoma County Fair, Luther Burbank Home & Gardens and the Western Sonoma County Historical Society.