The Austin History Center houses over 1,200 manuscript collections that contain the papers and records of City and County departments, local families, civic and cultural organizations, businesses, and institutions. These valuable primary research materials fill more than 8,000 linear feet of boxes. Detailed inventories for many of these collections are available to researchers by searching our ArchivesSpace catalog or viewing the printed guides to collections in our Reading Room. Contact Us if you would like to inquire about a particular collection.