The Southern California Library holds many historical records in our archives--papers, oral histories, photographs, clippings, posters, periodicals, and more--that offer a context for understanding issues facing South Los Angeles today, from immmigration to work to police brutality.

You can directly download selected documents from our collections, in different theme areas, from the pages below by clicking on the image. We invite you to find out more about using primary source documents in the classroom. You can also find out more about our resources, including books, videos, posters, and more, and how to get access to them.

Growing Up in South L.A.	Work and Employment	Immigration
Health and Safety	Police and Safety	1992 Uprising