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Long Beach and Local History: Home

Guide for research in Long Beach and local history, using a variety of research tools.

History of CSULB

Getting Help

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Welcome!

This guide is designed to provide a introduction for coverage for research in Long Beach and local history, using a variety of research tools, either those which CSULB provides, or that are freely available on the Internet.

Long Beach Architecture Documentary

Watch CSULB produced Paul Revere Williams: A Legend in Architecture. Mr Williams was an influential Southern California African-American Architect who designed many buildings in the Long Beach area. Also available in the library.

Paul Revere Williams - A Legend in Architecture

Documentary highlighting the life of Paul Revere Williams, the first certified African American architect west of the Mississippi. "Architect to the Stars"