The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) Digital Digital Special Collections Project was created with the goal of showcasing the special collections offerings that are housed in Prince George's County libraries. Please use the links below to explore oral histories, digitized archival photos, finding aids, and digital content that features PGCMLS’ special collections.
Oral histories are documents that preserve firsthand accounts and perspectives on historical events that are recorded in interview form. This collection of oral histories documents firsthand accounts and perspectives from individuals with experiences relevant to PGCMLS, Prince George’s County, Maryland, and the surrounding areas.
These still images, some digitized and others born digital, represent decades of the Library's history as well as the local community's history. Subjects and topics that can be found within this collection include photos of branches, staff, programs, summer reading, memorabilia, displays, library customers, and newspaper clippings.
Please use the documentation below to explore PGCMLS’collections of specialized materials. This collection of finding aids describe special collections materials, most of which are not cataloged, in order to make them accessible to researchers. These materials include serials, microfilm, and a vertical file. These guides provide detailed information about the inventory, scope and contents for each collection. If applicable, information about conditions of access and dates of publication is also available.
The Prince George’s Room Collection of Digital Exhibitions features materials from the collection and highlights works of local historical interest. Please keep an eye on this space to experience a rotating selection of digital content spotlighting different titles and topics celebrating Prince George’s County history and culture.
Bookmobile in a rural area (1956)
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PGCMLS
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There are three special collections: the Prince George’s Room, the Sojourner Truth Room and the Tugwell Room.
Please fill out this form if you have questions related to our collection. Consultation Form