Below you can access a variety of online resources to aid in your Tulsa history research. Search through thousands of photos from the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum collection, learn more about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, start researching the history of your house, and much more.
Click the categories below to get started.
THSM Photo Collection – Over 30,000 photographs and archival materials are currently searchable with more added regularly.
Beryl Ford Collection – 24,000 images from the Beryl Ford Collection housed on the library’s website.
1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Page – View photographs, read an overview, access audio recordings, and visit other sites for additional resources.
THSM does not have the capability to provide the history of residential structures at a specific address. Here are some research options:
The Tulsa City-County Library guide “Find the History of Your House”
A repository of architectural archives can be found at the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture.
Histories of many neighborhoods, as well as a list of areas in the National Register of Historic Places can be found at the Tulsa Preservation Commission.
Start your genealogical research at the Tulsa Genealogical Society.
Visit the Tulsa Gal Blog for in-depth research on numerous Tulsa history topics.