The Augustan Society Library

A major research collection is coming back to life.

The Augustan Society Research Library began as several bookcases in our founder's high school bedroom. After decades of focused accumulation by Society members in all our primary interest areas, it has expanded to a one-of-a-kind collection of rare, antiquarian, and essential resources.

An estimated 30,000 books, plus manuscripts, historical materials, and archives, are coming to California this summer. Focused on genealogy, heraldry, chivalry, history, and royal & noble studies, the Library is transitioning from long-term storage into a working research resource for members, scholars, and the public.

For years, much of the collection remained boxed and inaccessible. Now, it will be digitally cataloged, shelved, and made available once again. The Augustan Society Research Library will be re-established as a functional center for historical study, genealogical research, heraldry, and the study of chivalric and noble traditions.

It will support:

Research and publication
Educational programming and lectures
Lineage and heraldic work
Collaboration with scholars and institutions

View or download this sneak peek at our floor plan and collections.

New HQ & Library Salon Discussion - 2 May 2026

In case you missed it, here are the video and file links for the 2 May Zoom chat about the new location.

Get involved! Apply here to become a library volunteer!