Janet Enzmann Archives + ARC
Janet Enzmann Archives
A very important part of what we do is to serve as stewards of the written and photographic history of Island County. The Janet Enzmann Archives and Research Library was organized by our beloved volunteer, Janet Enzmann. Janet spent thousands of hours making our archival collections organized and accessible to our public – and for this, we have memorialized our Library and Archives in her honor and memory.
Our Archives is always being improved and updated – because history never stops! It is a valuable resource for family historians, scholars, and students. Among the holdings of our archival collections are Island County diaries and journals, land claim records, newspapers, obituaries, letters, rare books, aerial photos, maps, event posters, videos, oral histories and thousands of photographs.
Archive Research Services and Resources
To request an appointment with our Archivist or to research services, please fill out the form below, or call 360.678.3310 or email arc-ichs@whidbey.net.
Note: Fees apply when requesting copies of document or photos. Price is dependent on number of copies and size.
Research fees are $30.00 for the first two hours and $10.00 per subsequent hour. For additional pricing information:
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Discover Your History Here!
The Archive and Research Center is excited to help with all of your genealogical research. Our professional staff and volunteers are here to assist you with extensive research skills and a vast genealogical library.
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Online access to full subscriptions of Ancestry.com, Fold3, Family Search, and Newspapers.com
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A large collection of books on how to research family history as well as numerous reference books cataloged by state to make your research easier. Check our library list HERE
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Collections of data on the local pioneer families and their robust history
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Donated by the Genealogical Society of South Whidbey at their dissolution. Check out this robust database of Island County obituaries and cemetery listings HERE
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Learn from local experts on how to do genealogical research.