The following links provide quick access to JPL historical information.

An expanded version of this page provides more information about archival materials and finding aids. It includes catalog search tips and instructions for doing research.

About JPL

• A Brief History of JPL (PDF File)
• Historical Photo of the Month
• Missions
• Online Exhibits
• Faces of Leadership: the Directors of JPL
• Historical Images of Voyager's Grand Tour
• Timelines

JPL Archives

• About the Archives
• Appraisal
• Contact Information
• Hours, Location
• Research Requests
• Rules for Access to the JPL Archives (Word or PDF)
• Application for Access to Archival Material (Word or PDF)

BEACON-Archives Catalog

Hard Copy Collections

History Collection

• Master Index (Arranged by call number. Includes full title, author, date) PDF File (30 MB)
• Subject Index (May use abbreviated title) PDF File (72 MB)

JPL Publications and Miscellaneous Documents

Project and Administrative Records

• List of Collections, Alphabetically by Title
• Search the Catalog
• Search Tips

Still Images

Audiovisual Materials

Oral History

• Search the Catalog

Still Images

Electronic Archives (e-Archives)

• Information about e-Archives
• E-Archives (JPL internal access only)
• Electronic Libraries Storage and Retrieval Procedure, Rev. 0 (JPL internal access only)