Societies-Kirkwood Historical Society

The Kirkwood Historical Society was founded in 1962 to discover, collect, study, and preserve the history of Kirkwood and surrounding areas. This house and library are staffed entirely by volunteers.

Holdings
The collection includes microfilm of local Kirkwood newspapers ranging from 1900 to 1971, letters, clippings, and other items that provide information about the details of the daily lives of local families. Some of these local documents could be a source for original research. Sign on to the Kirkwood Historical Society website at http://www.kirkwoodhistoricalsociety.com/, then choose library items for a growing listing of our holdings. We have a microfilm reader but no way to print or download articles.

Rules
Our small facility welcomes all researchers without a charge but happily accepts donations. Our elderly photocopier is black and white only. We do charge for copies at 10 cents each. Please feel free to bring your lap top, scanner, camera, or other equipment. No items may leave the library. We expect researchers to site Kirkwood Historical Society as the origins of information obtained here whenever appropriate.

Amenities
We offer free on street parking and a small parking lot. Restaurants are within walking distance. Our 3 hour window for research limits amenities offered. Volunteers are available to assist you. It should be noted there is no handicap access to the second floor library, however we can bring research items to the first floor which is accessible at rear of building.

Hours
Thursday and Sunday from 1–4 pm

Contact Information
Susan Burkett, 302 W. Argonne, PO Box 220602, Kirkwood, MO 63122, 314-965-5151 
E-mail is best at sueburkett40@yahoo.com.

Societies-Kirkwood Historical Society