Genealogy

Reference Book Collection

Santa Barbara News-Press – Local newspaper of record, on microfilm (Ask at Central Library Reference Desk)
Santa Barbara City Directories

Circulating Book Collection

Basic Guides to Genealogical Research – 929.1
Genealogy Research on the Internet – 929.10285
Genealogy Directories – 929.1072

Library Resources

Santa Barbara Public Library - Local History Research

Santa Barbara Public Library - Obituary Research

Internet Resources

National Archives Family History - Genelogical research resources provided by the U.S. National Archives.  

Sutro Library, California State Library - Located in San Francisco, the Sutro Library has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S.

Family History and Genealogy Records - A vast online resource that collects family trees, biographical entries, photos, and books from around the world.

Family Genealogy and History Internet Education Directory - A mega portal directory that provides acccess to a variety of historical and genealogical resources.

Santa Barbara Community Resources

Gledhill Library - Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E De La Guerra St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. (805) 966-1601

Sahyun Library – Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, 316 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93109. (805) 884-9909