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Local History

Documents from local government, schools, or other organizations can be found in our Public Review section. These can include budgets, meeting minutes, environmental reports, notices, and more.

The mission of COROH is to ensure that the memories of those involved in the history of the city, from its inception to the present, and its profound significance will not be lost.

If you are doing research of the history of Oak Ridge, a family member who used to work here, or other local topics, please make an appointment with our local history specialist.

This digital collection consists of various documents and reports from Federal Government Projects including activities with Y-12, K-25, and other related sites.

Select Oak Ridge Schools supply us with copies of their yearbook every year. These copies are housed in our Oak Ridge Room, spanning from 1945 to present.

When the U.S. Government bought land for the Manhattan Project in Anderson and Roane County, the land had over 70 cemeteries on it. Some are still maintained while others no longer exist.

Our digital collections contain a selection of photographs, sketches, documents, interviews, and letters that highlight the history of Oak Ridge.