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Researching San Luis Obispo County History

Resources for researching San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast

Welcome

Welcome! This guide provides an introduction to starting your research on Central Coast and San Luis Obispo County history. It is intended as a resource for Cal Poly students, faculty, and staff as well as the broader community. 

Use the tabs on the left to navigate through the pages in this guide. 

If you have questions or edits, contact Laura Sorvetti, Special Collections and Archives.

Intro to the archives

In July 2020, Special Collections and Archives co-presented with the San Luis Obispo History Center an introduction to doing research online. 

Link to slides