A Collection Built From Community Memory
HD SOUTH preserves a rich collection of artifacts, photographs, archival materials, and oral histories that tell the story of Gilbert's diverse history.
These collections document the people, places, and events that have shaped the community and serve as the foundation for the Museum's exhibitions and educational programs.
- Historic photographs
- Documents & maps
- Clothing & textiles
- Household objects
- Agricultural tools
- Oral histories
Digital Collections
Our growing online collections make photographs, documents, maps, newspapers, oral histories, and other pieces of Gilbert's past accessible wherever you are.
Gilbert High School FFA Scrapbooks
Explore Gilbert High School’s Future Farmers of America scrapbooks in the Arizona Memory Project.
Browse the FFA Scrapbooks
Yearbooks
Browse school life through photographs, activities, organizations, and the faces of generations of Gilbert students.
Browse the Yearbook Collection
Newspapers & The Tiger
Discover local voices and everyday stories through Gilbert's historic newspapers and student publications.
Explore The Tiger Newspapers
Oral Histories
Explore Gilbert's past through interviews, personal recollections, and family histories preserved by HD SOUTH.
Browse the Oral HistoriesHistorical Photographs
Explore Gilbert’s streets, schools, businesses, and everyday life through the museum’s historical photograph collection. Digital copies are available for purchase for personal and commercial use.
Browse all 25 historical photographs
Historical Photograph Pricing Guide
Final costs are confirmed by HD SOUTH based on the images requested and their intended use.
Personal & Commercial Display
- Personal use
- $15 per image
- Decorative display or exhibit inside a commercial setting
- $75 per image
Media Production
Motion pictures, television, broadcasts, and internet-based productions: $250.
Advertising
Print, broadcast, electronic advertisements, or outdoor use: $200.
Publication: Periodicals & Serials
Printed materials including books, magazines, posters, newsletters, postcards, and calendars.
| Audience | Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 | $50 |
| 2,000–4,999 | $75 |
| 5,000–9,999 | $100 |
| Over 10,000 | $250 |
Electronic Distribution
| Audience | Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 | $75 |
| 50,000–99,999 | $100 |
| Open access or over 100,000 | $250 |
Bring a Piece of Gilbert’s History Home
Note the photo numbers you would like, then submit an order request. HD SOUTH will confirm pricing based on the images and intended use. Once payment is received, the highest-resolution digital copies available are emailed without watermarks.
Resolution varies with the age and condition of each original. Please use purchased photographs only for the purpose agreed with HD SOUTH.
Research Requests
The Museum's collections are available for everyone to explore and enjoy. Whether you're researching family history, working on a school project, conducting scholarly research, or simply curious about Gilbert's past, the archives are here to inspire your journey.
Appointments are required to access the collection so staff can identify and prepare relevant material before your visit.
Have an Item to Donate?
HD SOUTH collects and preserves materials that tell the story of Gilbert's history—from photographs and clothing to tools, artwork, maps, newspapers, recordings, and household objects.
Each potential donation is carefully evaluated for its connection to Gilbert, physical condition, and the Museum's ability to provide responsible long-term care.
What the team considers
- Connection to Gilbert's history
- Condition and completeness
- Background, names, dates, and stories
- Long-term preservation requirements
Collection Donation Inquiry
Email Angie Sullivan about the item you would like to donate. Include photographs and as much of its story as you know so the collections team can review it.
What to include
- Your contact details: donor name, email, phone number, and address.
- The item: a description, measurements, quantity, and condition.
- Its story: names, dates, locations, and its connection to Gilbert.
- Its history: how it was acquired and who owned it previously.
- Photographs: the whole item, identifying marks, and any damage.
Let Us Help You Find the Next Clue
Whether you are beginning a research project or deciding if an object belongs in the collection, the HD SOUTH team is happy to point you in the right direction.
Contact Angie Sullivan