The San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society and library is situated in an historic Spanish colonial revival house in north central San Antonio. The library houses a rich international collection of books, periodicals, maps and other materials. The library is open to the public four days a week — including weekends — with free parking and lovely facilities and grounds. Society librarians are on duty to assist whether you are a beginning genealogist or more experienced researcher. We invite you to come in and explore our extensive collections onsite or
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We welcome non-member library patrons, and any donation to support our library is appreciated.
For all patrons, photocopies are:
$.20 per copy and $.40 for double sided copies for 8.5″ x 11″ sheets
$.40 per copy and $.80 for double sided copies for 11″ x 17″ sheets
$.20 per copy and $.40 for double sided copies for 8.5″ x 11″ sheets
$.40 per copy and $.80 for double sided copies for 11″ x 17″ sheets
At SAGHS you can research online!
Computers and high speed wireless internet access are available for our patrons.
Free, unlimited use of the SAGHS Library including in-library access to computer archives such as Ancestry.com, Fold3.com, and our newest archive resource, FamilySearch.org SAGHS is a Family History Center (FHC) Library Affiliate , which gives members access to any FHC microfilm image designated by FHC as an Affiliate level.
Also available:
- New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors), Ohio Genealogical Society, and New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.
- SAGHS has limited obituary and cemetery records for the San Antonio area.