Walker Local and Family History Center

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1431 Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201
United States

First Level
803.929.3402

Hours

Today's Hours: 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Mon–Fri: 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Sat: 1:00 pm–6:00 pm

We are proud to offer a unique collection of print and digital materials for customers interested in genealogy and local history--for the state of South Carolina and especially the Midlands.

Thanks to the library's robust digital collection, regional news and obituary resources, customers around the world can research their family history and historic local people, places and events. 

Features

  • Collection Highlights:

    Genealogical and Historical Research Collection
    Columbia City Directories
    Genealogy Databases
    Family Search Affiliate
    Local Newspapers and Magazines
    Local History & Obituary Index
    Request an Obituary

  • Digital Collections:

    The State Newspaper Photograph Archive
    Russell Maxey Photograph Collection
    Yearbooks of Columbia Area Schools
    Postcards of the Midlands
    Maps of Columbia and Richland County
    Oral Histories from Richland Library
    Midlands Memories
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Margaret Dunlap

Margaret Dunlap
Local History Manager
803.929.3402
mdunlap@RichlandLibrary.com

The State

The State Newspaper Photograph Archive

The images in this collection are selections from the photographic archives of The State Media Company, which are stored at Richland Library.

The State Newspaper

Tapp's Department Store

Russell Maxey Photograph Collection

The Russell Maxey Photograph Collection at Richland Library includes over 7000 negatives, including images taken by Maxey and earlier photographers. Russell Maxey’s photographs allow researchers a glimpse into a southern city undergoing dramatic shifts in its economic, physical and social landscape. 

Russell Maxey

Midlands Memories

Midlands Memories

Midlands Memories is a digital collection of photographs contributed by citizens that depict people, places and events of local historical significance. Contribute your Midlands Memories! Help us to share our collective community history. 

A.C. Flora High School Year Book

Yearbooks of Columbia Area Schools

This collection features historic yearbooks from local schools in the Columbia area. Most yearbooks were generously donated by members of the community. Help us grow this collection! If you have any yearbooks to donate, please contact the Walker Local and Family History Center at Richland Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C., or (803) 929-3402.
Fort Jackson Library

Fort Jackson Library Collection

A collection of photographs from 1950-1971 depicting the libraries, staff and patrons of Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

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