Archives and Reference Library

Since 1977, we have been collecting material that supports the mission of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Museum of Tolerance, with primary emphasis on the Holocaust, genocide, antisemitism, and Jewish communities around the world.  Since the opening of the Museum of Tolerance in 1993, we have expanded to include tolerance, racism, multiculturalism, civil rights, and human rights.

The Archives

The Archives is a repository for primary source material, including over 13,000 photographs, thousands of documents, diaries, letters, artifacts and memorabilia, artwork, and rare books. Some of our archival items are on display in the Museum. You can also view some of our holding online using our Digital Archives.

Internship Opportunities

Interested in participating in an internship opportunity at the Simon Wiesenthal Center? Click here to read more about the Jack Voorzanger Internship.

The Reference Library

The Reference Library has material for all ages and educational levels, in many languages.  In addition to books and periodicals, we also hold many other formats, including videos (VHS and DVD), audiocassettes and CDs, educational kits, visual materials (posters, slides, etc.), and microfilm.

Some of the resources you’ll find when you come into the Reference Library include:

• The reference collection (encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, etc.)
• Model library of Juvenile and Young Adult literature on themes supporting the mission of the Museum
• Genealogy resources
• Yizkor books (Holocaust memorial books)
• “Special Collections”: antisemitic and hate literature, Holocaust denial literature
• Reference assistance from professional staff, in person, by phone or via email

Hours

Please call 310-772-7605 in advance to schedule an appointment.

Location

The Archives and Reference Library is located across the street from the Museum of Tolerance at 1399 South Roxbury Drive, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90035.