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.
The Oral History Program is led by a dedicated group of oral historians of Los Altos History Museum’s Oral History Committee. For more information on how you can get involved, please visit Volunteer.
Oral histories can be accessed by making an appointment to by making an appointment with a member of the Collections Committee or Museum Staff. For more information on how to make a research appointment, visit Research & Access.