Temporary Hold on Accepting Oral History Submissions: We will resume processing oral histories in early 2027. Thank you for your interest in the Museum’s work.
The Los Altos History Museum’s Oral History Program collects the stories and memoirs of local residents, community members and individuals who have made noteworthy and meaningful contributions to Los Altos communities and beyond. This collection of oral histories includes audio memoirs and interviews from longtime residents about life in early Los Altos as well as contemporary video interviews with everyday people who continue to shape the town.
Audio excerpts of oral histories can be accessed through our online archives beginning mid-July 2026, thanks to a grant from the Farrington Historical Foundation.
Full-length oral histories can be accessed by making an appointment with a member of the Collections Committee. For more information on how to make a research appointment, visit Research & Access
Clyde Coombs is presented with his Oral History.