Korean Heritage Library Signature Collections

The Korean Heritage Library is proud to host one of the most distinctive collections of Korean and Korean American history. From rare primary sources to digitized archives, we invite you to explore the history preserved within our collections.

A photograph of Peace Corps Korea volunteers playing music, South Korea

Peace Corps Korea Archive

This collection consists of the photographs, papers, art, and other items related to members of the Peace Corps during their stay in Korea in the 1960’s and 70’s.
Map of korea

Sea of Korea Map Collection

This collection consists of historical records of maps that depict the Sea of Korea.
Eugene Hwangbo demonstrating for Korean independence

Korean American Digital Archive

This collection documents the Korean American community during the independence movement against Japanese rule in Korea and reveals their organizational and private lives from 1903-1965. It also contains other various primary sources documenting the Korean American community from 1965-present.
Susan Ahn Cuddy speaks at Philip Ahn's Hollywood Walk of Fame event

Korean American Museum Oral History Series

This collection consists of interview recordings of long-time community members conducted by the Korean American Museum.