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African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO), Oakland, CA

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African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO)

Oakland museum and non-circulating library devoted to African American history and culture in California and the West.

659 14th Street, Oakland · Oakland, CA

About African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO)

AAMLO, part of the Oakland Public Library system, works to find, safeguard, explain, and share the history and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West. Its reference library supports the archives and the museum. Its archival holdings include more than 160 collections documenting families, pioneers, churches, and social and political groups in Northern California and the Bay Area. Self-guided visits need no reservation, and staff-led or group tours can be requested by email or phone. Library materials are used on site only.

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