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Contra
Costa County Genealogical Society PO Box 910 Concord, CA 94522-0910 They will research county records for a donation of between $5.00 and $10.00 depending upon the amount of work required and expenses incurred. |
| ● | Contra Costa County
Historical Society 610 Main Street Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 229-1042 One of the most comprehensive collections on Contra Costa County history. Be sure to visit their website for an overview of available resources and services. Newly arrived at the History Center is the collection of all of the Naturalization Records for Contra Costa County from the Superior Court from 1852 to 1988. |
| ● | Clayton Historical Society Clayton Historical Society Post Office Box 94 Clayton, CA 94517-0094 ( 925 ) 672-0240 The Clayton Historical Society was founded in 1974 to "research, collect, record, preserve, display, borrow, share, and interpret local history information and memorabilia, and to promote understanding of Clayton origins and development." Its volunteers finance, maintain and operate the non-profit Clayton Historical Museum as the major local history resource for students, writers, genealogical researchers, city and county needs, developers, businesses, new residents, and visitors including many from other states and countries. It locates, records, inventories, publicizes and marks historic sites, buildings and natural features making recommendations. In addition to maintaining regular museum hours, the Society hosts student classes and special tours and opens the Museum upon request. The Society has developed a "twinning" bond with Joel Clayton's birth town, Bugsworth, England, and the town he founded. |
| ● | Crockett Museum and Historical Society The Crockett Museum and Historical Society is located in the old Southern Pacific station at Loring and Rolph (at the entrance to C & H Sugar). It is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is free although they are always glad to receive donations since they are a totally volunteer organization. The mailing address is: Crockett Museum P.O. Box 194 Crockett, CA 94525 Tel: 510-787-2178 Carquinez blog (mostly about Crockett and the Museum) |
| ● | East Contra Costa Historical Society 3890 Sellars Ave. Brentwood, CA 94513 |
| ● | Martinez Historical
Society PO Box 14 Martinez, CA 94553 email contact: Webmaster |
| ● | Pittsburg Historical
Society 515 Railroad Avenue PO Box 1816 Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-439-7501 |
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Richmond Museum of History Address: 400 Nevin Avenue Richmond, California Phone: (510) 235-7387 - Fax: (510) 235-4345 Email: dbastin@msn.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1267, Richmond, CA 94802 |
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