Local History

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Henry Meade Williams Local History Department
Park Branch Library, Mission Street and Sixth Avenue

The Local History Department is the archives for Carmel-by-the-Sea, and is devoted to acquiring, preserving, and making available historically significant items concerning the history of Carmel. These collections include: photographs, books, letters, diaries, programs, manuscripts, maps, scrapbooks, and works of art. 

Hours: Monday-Friday, 2-6pm

For research help, please call 831-624-1615 or email hml.localhist@gmail.com.

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My Carmel Oral History

My Carmel Oral History

Newest Interview

Pam Klaumann: Pam shares stories of growing up in Carmel in the 1950s, tales of Carmel High School and the Carmel Youth Center, her work with the Carmel Unified School District and her volunteerism. She also tells stories of the Klaumann family: Clyde Sr., who was Carmel’s police chief for many years, and Clyde Jr., her husband who was a beloved Carmel High School teacher, auxiliary policeman, and occasional Santa Claus. (Interview conducted January 15, 2025)