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Merrill J. Mattes Research Library

Inside image of the Merril Library. Bookshelves with books and seating in the foreground center.

Discover the accounts of your pioneer ancestors at the Mattes Research Library. The library contains thousands of original diary accounts of emigrants who traveled the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails in the 1800’s. Maps, photos, and secondary resources further enhance your research.