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RICH HISTORY WITH RICH HISTORICAL RESOURCES

Oxford is not only a beautiful, bustling city now, but it has also been a wonderful place to live for a long time. Oxford’s people are what makes it amazing! Check out the resources below to find out more.

DIGITAL ARCHIVE
The Library’s collection of historical
documents and pictures lives on this
website. Peruse through this digital
collection to learn more about Oxford
through original sources.

Blue button that will take you to the Oxford Public Library Digital Archive.

Picture of Main Street in Oxford Alabama, with White Buildings, an intersection with as antique Clock on a pedestal on the sidewalk.

ORAL HISTORY
The Library’s collection of historical
documents and pictures lives on this
website. Peruse through this digital
collection to learn more about Oxford
through original sources.

Blue button that will take you to the Oral History of Oxford, Alabama on the Oxford Public Library Niche website.

PEOPLE OF OXFORD
As part of Alabama’s Bicentennial
  celebration, the city of Oxford celebrated
  its people. Visit this list of people who are
  important to Oxford’s history.

Blue button that will take you to the City of Oxford, Alabama People website.

Vintage picture in sepia tones, of Children walking into the old library a brick building with windows and stairs leading to an open door with a librarian standing outside to welcome the children to the library.

IMAGES OF OXFORD
Written by Hunter C. Gentry and
Amy E. Henderson, with a forward by
Mayor Alton Craft, this book features a
pictorial history of Oxford.