The Oakwood Historical Society Archive is located in the basement of the City Building at 30 Park Ave. This secure site is temperature controlled, well lit and dry, all features lacking in the former rear of the House Museum.
We have brought all of our diverse collections of photos, files, memorabilia, microfilm, and books together in one place so that persons wanting information or to do research on the history of Oakwood can find any information that we have. Access can be arranged by appointment.
We are always receptive to donations by prior arrangement.
Examples of our materials are:
Oakwood Tidings was a short-lived newspaper during the Great Depression. Printed out of a home, this newspaper covered life in Oakwood and Greater Dayton, and national news. The issues are invaluable for a glimpse into everyday life including ads for restaurants and grocery stores in the area. This collection of eleven issues is a great addition to the Oakwood Historical Society's collection of newspaper and records.