Ellis Little Local History Room

The Waterloo Public Library is committed to collecting and preserving the local history of the City of Waterloo. In our local history room you have access to:

• Books
• Business and Clipping Files
• Correspondence
• Genealogy and Census materials
• Government records
• Historical Atlases
• Journals
• Maps and Plans
• Memorabilia
• Newspapers
• Photographs
• Postcards
• Waterloo Historical Society annual volumes

Special Collections

We have a number of special collections including:

• The Ellis Little Papers
• The Globe Furniture Company
• Sunshine Waterloo
• Waterloo Board of Trade Minute Books
• David Bean Collection

Hours and Location

The Ellis Little Local History Room is available to researchers during regular Library hours. Please see Hours and Locations.

The room is located behind the Information Desk (Adult Department) in the Main Library.

Services

We offer a number of special genealogical and local history research services:

• Research Assistance
• Genealogical Research Services
• Birth, Marriage and Obituary articles
• Photographic Reproductions
• Photocopying

Please see Local History Services for more information.