Janet Enzmann Archives + ARC
Janet Enzmann Archives
A very important part of what we do is to serve as stewards of the written and photographic history of Island County. The Janet Enzmann Archives and Research Library was organized by our beloved volunteer, Janet Enzmann. Janet spent thousands of hours making our archival collections organized and accessible to our public – and for this, we have memorialized our Library and Archives in her honor and memory.
Our Archives is always being improved and updated – because history never stops! It is a valuable resource for family historians, scholars, and students. Among the holdings of our archival collections are Island County diaries and journals, land claim records, newspapers, obituaries, letters, rare books, aerial photos, maps, event posters, videos, oral histories and thousands of photographs.
Request for Archive Services
To request an appointment with our Archivist or to request research services, please fill out the form below, or call 360.678.3310 or email arc-ichs@whidbey.net.
Note: Fees apply when requesting copies of document or photos. Price is dependent on number of copies and size.
Research fees are $30.00 for the first two hours and $10.00 per subsequent hour. For additional pricing information.
ARC Research Services
Janet Enzmann Archives
Access to our physical and online archival collections include Island County diaries and journals, land claim records, newspapers, obituaries, letters, rare books, aerial photos, maps, event posters, videos, oral histories and thousands of photographs.
Geneaology Library
A large collection of books on how to research family history as well as numerous reference books cataloged by state to make your research easier.
Maps
Historic maps that capture snapshots of Island County over an extended period of time.
Whidbey Pioneer Family Files
Collections of data on the local pioneer families and their robust history.
Online Resources
Obituary & Cemetery Database
Donated by the Genealogical Society of South Whidbey at their dissolution. Check out this robust database of Island County obituaries and cemetery listings
WA Digital Archives
The Washington State Digital Archives is the nation's first archives dedicated specifically to the preservation of electronic records from both State and Local agencies that have permanent legal, fiscal or historical value
Find A Grave
Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials or add photos, virtual flowers and a note to a loved one's memorial.
Newspapers
Have a Sno-Isle Library Card? Utilize the local Sno-Isle Library system to access historical articles from The Oak Harbor News, Whidbey News-Times and Whidbey Today from 1891-2009.
Bureau of Land Management
The BLM website provides online access to federal land conveyance records for the Public Land States, which are states that were created out of the public domain. The website offers access to images of more than five million federal land title records issued since 1820 and contains images related to survey plats and field notes dating back to 1810.
Historic Downtowns
Learn more about the historic downtown communities in Island County.