Genealogy & Historical Collections
Your hub for historical materials at CLP
Welcome to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Local History, Genealogy, Archives, and Special Collections.
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Family & Local History Department
Research your family tree or delve into Pennsylvania history. Learn more...
DIY Digitization Lab
Recollection Studio
Our community's history and culture is important and worth preserving! The Recollection Studio is a dedicated space in CLP's Local History Department providing the hardware, software, and documentation patrons need to digitize VHS tapes, audio cassette tapes, documents, photographs, slides, and negatives. Learn more...
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Finding Your Voice: The Many Mediums of Expression
CLP-Main’s current Special Collections exhibit, Finding Your Voice: The Many Mediums of Expression explores these ideas through sharing some of the wonderful voices from our collection that have made Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh. Learn more...