Austin History Center
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The Austin History Center (AHC) is the local history archives division of the Austin Public Library. The AHC serves as the official archives for the City of Austin and also includes manuscript and published material about Austin and Travis County, Texas.
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[edit] Orientation
[edit] Coordinates
[edit] Address
810 Guadalupe St Austin TX 78701
[edit] Website
www.cityofaustin.org/library/ahc
[edit] Telephone
512-974-7480
[edit] Fax
512-974-7483
[edit] Email
ahc_reference@ci.austin.tx.us
[edit] Schedule & hours
Holiday closings are posted at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/lbplclos.htm
[edit] Working language(s)
English; some German and Spanish language materials.
[edit] Directions to the archive
Map and directions available at: http://www.austinlibrary.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=ahc
[edit] Holdings
(describe the archive's contents and its catalogs)
[edit] Research procedures
[edit] Access
Open to all; no appointment necessary
[edit] Permitted and prohibited items
- Permitted: laptops are allowed; limited camera use (with permission of staff)
- Prohibited: handheld scanners, pens, bags/briefcases
[edit] Document ordering and delivery
Requests for materials made to Reading Room staff and pulled while you wait.
[edit] Photocopying, photography, microfilming
Most items can be photocopied at $.20/page (cash or check only). The AHC also has a full service photo lab for image reprints and scans; see http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/ahc/photoorders.htm for information and prices
[edit] Key individuals
Mike Miller Archivist/Director 512.974.7436
All inquiries for research help should be directed to the AHC Reference Desk email: ahc_reference@ci.austin.tx.us
[edit] Practicalities
Lockers provided - no outside materials allowed in the Reading Room except a laptop and a few loose sheets of paper (paper and pencils provided).
