The Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection is the history and genealogy department of the Knox County Public Library.  As a research library, no collection materials circulate, and none are available for interlibrary loan.  

Holdings

• More than 75,000 books
• More than 3,000 printed genealogies
• More than 15,000 folders of First Families of Tennessee materials
• Genealogical manuscript holdings that have been processed for research use
• More than 19,000 rolls of microfilm including census records, state and local government records, newspapers, and other valuable primary source material
• A rare complete set of Knoxville city directories from 1859 to the present
• The only set of Knoxville telephone directories going back to 1898
• Subscriptions to web-based genealogical databases
• Significant holdings of historic maps, photographs, and manuscripts  

McClung Special Collections

• Manuscripts, photographs, and newspapers not on microfilm are NOT available during evening and weekend hours, except by prior arrangement with the manager of the McClung Collection.
• Please call or email to set up an appointment and discuss your research needs before coming to the East Tennessee History Center.  
• Be sure to search The McClung Digital Collection for photographs or documents.