The Jacksonville Historical Society's Archives are housed at the Library at Jacksonville University.  This collection contains rare artifacts and documents which delineate the history of northeast Florida.  The collection contains thousands of items, including the following:

• Photographs
• Maps
• Books
• Letters
• Personal papers, journals and manuscripts
• Historical objects
• Paintings
• Diaries
• Historic records
• Vintage brochures, pamphlets and postcards
• Newspapers and magazines
• Memorabilia

The Jacksonville Historical Society's Archives
Swisher Library of Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North

Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone our Archivist Sharon Laird for information at 904-256-7271.

WANTED!!

Donate Your Old Diaries, Maps, Journals, Memorabilia and Photos to JHS

The Jacksonville Historical Society is dedicated to the mission of collecting diaries, photographs, maps, journals, books, brochures, documents and other memorabilia related to the city of Jacksonville. Any member or individual with items to donate is asked to contact the society office, 665-0064.  The society also collects dimensional objects related to city history.

The Jacksonville Historical Society is a 501-C-3 non-profit
organization, and donations to the Society are tax-deductible.

Preserving the Past for Generations of the Future