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Program: SEARLS HISTORICAL RESEARCH LIBRARY - NCHS

Agency: NEVADA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY


Resource Number: 4661633
Description
The Nevada County Historical Society Searls Historical Library provides access to records of historical nature, for reference only. Books cannot be checked out but copies can be made of some items.

Offers materials on the area's history and the people and mines which contributed to the development of Nevada County. The Searls contains original documents, including ledgers, diaries, old county records, and letters. In addition, over 10,000 photographs are available for research purposes. Copies of any of the materials is available for a small fee. The Searls family of attorneys also left their early law case records, many of which are the only copies in existence.

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Program Phones:
530-265-5910
Main
530-265-5910Business Line

Main Contact
Pat Chesnut
Director

[email protected]
Senior Administrator
David Bard
Treasurer

Website: www.nevadacountyhistory.org/
Email: [email protected]

Program Information
SEARLS HISTORICAL RESEARCH LIBRARY - NCHS  
Location: 161 Nevada City Highway
Nevada City
Nevada City, CA 95959
(Map)
Program Hours:
Mon-Sat 1-4pm
Mailing Address: 161 Nevada City Highway, CA 95959
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Adults Teens Children Families Females Males
Languages: English
Payment methods:
Program Fees: Free
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County
Volunteering: Volunteer opportunities are available.
Volunteer requirements:
Volunteer duties:


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Disabilities Access - check all that applyACCESS - Fully accessible to people using mobility aids
Quarters for AVRsQ 4 - October-December
Categorized as:
Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination Volunteer Opportunities
Historic Preservation
Historical Societies
Specialized Information and Referral
Special Collections and Archives
Social Sciences and Humanities Research


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 12/3/2025
Last Verified By: Jeffrey Boylan
 

Agency Background

Programs at NEVADA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FIREHOUSE NO. 1 MUSEUM - NCHS
NORTHSTAR MINING MUSEUM - NCHS
RAILROAD MUSEUM - NCHS

Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Legal Status: Nonprofit - Incorporated
Funding: Donations; Fees
Incorporated: 1960





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