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The first state-funded historical agency in the US. Founded in 1901 to collect and preserve historical materials of the people of Alabama.
Research fees required. Check with library for fee details.
Start with the online catalogue to see if the library has what you are looking for. To speed up the research process, make a list of what you need from the catalogue and bring it to the library.
The library encourages every researcher to make an advance appointment with one of their research consultants.
The Alaska State Archives, established in 1970, permanently preserves valuable government records that document Alaska's history.
Access to the Alaska State archives is free.
Check the online catalogue first before visiting the archive.
Make an advance appointment before your visit. Details on website.
American Samoa's Office of Archives and Records Management (OARM) is a branch of the Dept. of Administrative Services. The archives are primarily a records management service for government offices, but it also serves the general public with government archives and records information needs.
Appointment required. Government issued ID required.
Some archive material requires a Reader’s Ticket for access. Check with the archives to find out if one is needed and how to acquire it.
Some archives are housed in San Bruno, California. Check with the archives for details.
The state archives collects, preserves, and makes available to the public and branches of government, permanent public records, historical manuscripts, photographs and other materials that contribute to the understanding of Arizona history.
No fee required to access the archives, though duplication fees may apply.
Check online catalogue to see what collection has the material you seek
Make an advance appointment. Let archivist know which collection you seek when making an appointment.
Collecting, preserving, and making available to the public, 200 years of Arkansas documents and history.
Access to the Arkansas State Archives is free.
To access the archives, first fill out the Ask An Archivist Form on the website.
In the form, provide a description of the info or record type you seek, along with names, dates, and other info you may have to help narrow the search.
The California State Archives collects, catalogs, preserves, and provides access to historic state government records as well as some local governments. The Archives collection primarily consists California state agency records, and records from the governor's office, state legislature, the State Supreme Court and the Courts of Appeal.
These archives were created in 1850 as the first law signed by the first governor of California.
Most collections are not digitized, but if you cannot make it in person you can call or email. Contact information is available on the state archives website.
Access is free and open to all.
Colorado State Archives preserves the State’s permanent legal records and information and promotes their use by the citizens of Colorado. They are the legal repository for selected historical and contemporary records and information generated by state and local governments in Colorado.
In-person research visits on Mondays and Wednesdays by appointment only.
Records are no longer pulled after 3:30pm.
Fees for various services can be found here.
The State Library curates many resources, from public records and research to history, genealogy, and more. They administer the Connecticut Documents Depository program and host a large collection of the Connecticut’s newspapers.
This archive began in 1855.
Research may begin only after you have received your Researcher Pass.
Anyone wishing to research the archives must first obtain a Researcher Pass by filling out an application and providing an official photo ID.
The repository for records of Delaware state and local governments, the Delaware Public Archives contains census materials, birth, death, tax assessments, probate/estate records, land deeds, and military records. Also included are State, legislative, and judicial records, as well as local city government records.
Founded in 1905.
Anyone has access to the archives by first filling out and turning in a Researcher Form and providing a photo ID.
Access is free but there are fees for duplications.
These repositories, also known as the Office of Public Records Management, Archival Administration, and Library of Governmental Information, hold administrative, architectural, engineering, fiscal, genealogical, historical and legal records.
Access is free to all US citizens. Request records here.
Birth Certificates begin in 1895. Death certificates begin in 1946.
Some information may require a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request form. Find how to submit a FOIA request here.
The Florida State Archives collects, preserves and makes available for research historical records of state government, as well as private manuscripts, local government records, photographs and other materials that complement official state records.
The Florida State Archives were created in 1955.
Some archives are only available at the state archives reference facility.
Some archives are available online.
Historic records, and general assembly records, county and state boundary records are made available to the public. Responsible for accessioning and physical processing of records. Describes the Archives’ records and books through indexes and catalogs; maintains the Division’s web site and databases.
Housed in the Georgia State University Library.
Georgia State University students, faculty, & staff must use their PantherCard. Alumni can use a Community Borrower card. Visitors must register in advance with a government issued ID.
No fees to access archives, but fees may apply for duplications.
Records for Guam are in various places. the University of Guam has archives in its Micronesia Area Research Center (MARC). Some records of Guam’s governance may be found in the National Archives at San Francisco. These archives also contain genealogical records. Some are in the library of Congress.
University of Guam’s MARC founded in 1967.
MARC contains an extensive Chamoru Genealogy section.
The archives hold documents covering Guam, Micronesia, and several other Pacific islands.
The archives collect, preserve, and makes available Hawaiʻi government records dating from the monarchy to the current legislative session along with papers from individuals and organizations, photographs, and other ephemera, offering digital archives and research services.
Access to these archives is free for all.
Researchers must register with a valid ID every day that they need to access the archives.
Records date from the monarchy to the present day.
The Idaho State Archives (ISA) and Research Center provide public access to a large and unique collection of materials that relate to the history of Idaho and the West, including photographs, books, maps, manuscripts, oral histories, and government records.
Appointments encouraged at least 48 hours before visit.
Guidelines and fees for research services can be found here.
Researchers should email their research questions to public.archives@ishs.idaho.gov.
State and local government records of administrative, legal, or historical value. Genealogical records are also available for research.
Founded in 1921.
Fees and research guidelines can be found here.
Upon arrival, register with a valid ID.
The Indiana State Archives provides access to historical government documents, and those that contribute to Indiana's heritage. Archives accessible to the general public include genealogical and historical archives, closed-school transcripts, and tours and programming.
Access to archives is free to all, fees apply to duplication services.
Advance appointments encouraged.
These archies began as an experiment in 1906, developing into a standalone archive collection by 1933.
The Iowa State Archives holds historic state government records organized by record groups reflecting government structure and function.
Founded in 1931.
Some archive records are restricted. Check with the archives regarding access.
Advance appointment not required, but recommended, especially if documents are stored offsite.
The Kansas State Historical Society archive collections and services are accessed in person and virtually through a variety of web-based resources.
State archives began in 1901.
Register upon arrival. ID required.
Research guidelines are here.
Kentucky State Archives include Birth and Death records for 1852 through 1910:
(1852-1862, 1874-1879, 1891-1910) birth and death city registers for four Kentucky cities: Covington, Lexington, Louisville, and Newport, death certificates for 1911-1967, marriage records, census and Military records, judicial records (Civil, Criminal, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court), and wills and deeds.
Submit a request form before planning a visit to the archives
Registration with valid ID required on day of visit.
Fees to access archives. Check website for details.
The Louisiana Digital Media Archive combines state archives with local public television station archives along with Louisiana history through oral history interviews, politics lectures, campaign commercials and newsreels.
Created by state legislature in 1956.
Advance appointment recommended for researchers.
Register at front desk with a valid ID.
The Maine State Archives, a bureau within the Department of Secretary of State, houses historical material including the original state constitution, reported election results, legislative bills, and policies and research created by state agencies among much more.
In-person research is by appointment only.
To save time, fill out the registration form (downloadable from this page) ahead of your visit.
Check with archives for fee schedule.
The State Archives is the repository for government records. Its holdings date from Maryland’s founding in 1634, and include colonial and state executive, legislative, and judicial records; county probate, land, and court records; church records; business records; state publications and reports; and special collections of private papers, maps, photographs, and newspapers.
Appointment encouraged. Information & appointment form is on the website.
Access is mostly free. Fees may sometimes apply. Check the website.
Archive holdings date back to 1634.
The Massachusetts Archives holds the official records created by Massachusetts state government. Holdings are organized by agency and date from 1629 to the present.
Some archives are restricted by copyright. Check with archives to make sure you have access.
Appointment recommended.
Access is generally free. Fees may apply for some services and duplications.
The Archives of Michigan preserves Michigan government records and those of other public institutions. The collections also include documents, maps, photographs and film from private individuals and organizations.
In-person visitors must register with a valid ID.
No fee, but a library card is necessary to access some files.
Formally established in 1913.
A repository of state archival, documentary, photographic, archaeological, and museum collections, and a center for research.
Preserving and sharing Minnesota historical documents since 1849.
Most archives are accessible to all.
A few archives are restricted. Go here to find how to access these archives.
The Mississippi Department of Archives & History holds Mississippi-related resources including government records, historic papers, documents, photographs, maps, and audiovisual media.
Founded in 1902.
Information on researcher requests are here.
Fee schedule for archive services are here.
The official repository for state records of permanent and historical value.
Research appointments recommended.
Created in 1965, holdings date back to 1770.
Advance appointments encouraged.
Established in 1865, one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the West. In 1969, it became the official state Archives and the repository for state agency records of permanent value.
Advance appointment required.
Researchers must fill out a Research Request Form here.
Free research assistance for up to one half hour. Fee for 2 more hours of research assistance: $25.00
Home of current state records, such as election records. Historical records of Nebraska are located at: Nebraska State Historical Archives
Access to most archives is available to all. Some archives contain sensitive information and are not available for everyone.
Advance appointments are required.
Historic archives became a state institution in 1883.
The Nevada State Archives preserves and provides access to records that document the history of Nevada's government dating back to 1851. The Archives' holdings include more than 19,000 cubic feet of territorial and state government records and over 14,000 images of Nevada peoples and places.
Founded in 1863.
Advance appointment not required, but recommended.
Free to access archives. Fees are required for duplication and other services.
The Division of Archives and Records Management preserves documentation of the history of New Hampshire state government institutions, making them available to the public.
Founded in 1937.
Registration in person at the front desk is required for all researchers.
Some fees for duplications.
The state archives is an official research center for public historical records such as land documents, probate records, and military service papers, film and local newspapers produced by the New Jersey Newspaper Project. Records date from New Jersey’s founding in 1664, as a British colony, to the present.
Founded in 1929.
Researchers register in advance of visit online here.
Reproduction services can be found online here.
The repository of state government records and the custodian of numerous private papers and manuscript collections. The State Archives is the primary steward of New Mexico’s documentary heritage.
Founded in 1959.
Advance appointment recommended. Fill out Request for Research Materials online and allow 24 hours to process the request.
Archives include documents from Spanish Colonial Period, Mexican Provincial Administration, and New Mexico Territorial archives.
Archives of state and city government records.
Established in 1971, doors opened in 1978.
Earliest records date from 1630.
Advance registration required.
The State Archives of North Carolina, Government Records Section, Outer Banks History Center, and Western Regional Archives have holdings in a variety of formats. Some digital state archives are available on the Internet Archive, some visual archives are available on Flicker. North Carolina Maps can be found online here. The State Archives of North Carolina also has a YouTube channel includes research tutorials and videos from the audio-visual history collection.
Founded in 1903.
Contact the archives in advance of visit to ensure that the archives will be available at the location visited.
The North Carolina Division of Archives and History is a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The North Dakota State Archives has holdings of the State Historical Society of North Dakota and is the official repository of North Dakota’s state and local government historical records for all branches of government Manuscript collections include letters, diaries, photos, maps, and unpublished materials from individuals and organizations. Archives also include books, periodicals, maps, newspapers, audio recordings electronic records and resources, and moving images.
Researchers need to fill out a Research Request form before accessing archives.
Check with library to find out if an appointment is necessary for the archives that need to be accessed.
To find out if a fee may be involved, go to this page here.
Housed at Northern Marianas College as part of NMC's Library Programs and Services, the CNMI Archives preserves historical, political and cultural records, texts, audio-visual materials, and artifacts of enduring value for the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Micronesian region.
Some archives are housed at CNMI. Others are housed at the Library of Congress.
Contact the CNMI archives or check the online listings at the Library of Congress before arriving to find out if they have what you seek.
Genealogical Archives for Northern Mariana Islands are held at Familysearch.org.
State and local government records.
Appointments not required, but strongly recommended.
The Ohio History Center charges admission. Check website for current prices.
Founded in 1885.
Preserves permanent records of Oklahoma's state agencies and provides research facilities for public access.
Founded in 1893.
Sign the guest book each time you visit.
Books are not part of the library lending program and may not be loaned out.
Provides access to Oregon's government records, offers research services, and maintains an online catalog for public use.
Book an appointment to access archives.
To order copies of archival material, fill out this form.
Founded in 1898.
The Pennsylvania State Archives collects, preserves and makes available for study the public records of the Commonwealth, with attention given to the records of state government. The State Archives also collects papers of private citizens and organizations relevant to Pennsylvania history.
Founded in 1903.
Fill out a Registration Form before your visit.
Check the website for a fee schedule for duplications.
These archives provide genealogical, ancestral and/or historical information specific to Puerto Rico. We collect, preserve and deliver historical and genealogical information and records. The database holds records from non-circulating private collections, government archives, donated materials and other resources.
Make an appointment to ensure staff availability and access to the materials you need.
Basic proficiency in Spanish is helpful, as documents are in Spanish and not all staff members may be fluent in English.
Founded 1955.
The state archives houses letters, photographs, important state documents recording Rhode Island’s history.
These archives hold documents dating as far back as 1638.
An advance appointment is required to access archives.
Fees up to $15 per hour may be charged for staff help.
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History is an independent state agency whose mission is to preserve and promote the heritage of the state.
Founded in 1905.
Documents date as far back as 1670.
Register at the front desk by filling out a form before accessing archives.
The State Archives of the South Dakota State Historical Society is housed at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre, SD. The State Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to records documenting the history of South Dakota.
An appointment is required.
All visitors will complete a researcher registration form ahead of appointment.
If you would like to use a digital camera, please complete the Digital Camera Use Form and bring it to the archives.
These archives offer access to Tennessee's historical records, digital collections, and provides services for educators and genealogists.
No appointment required. Call ahead to make sure the staff can help you.
Founded in 1854.
Tennessee’s state-of-the-art climate-controlled archive building opened in 2021 to the public.
The Texas State Archives preserves and documents Texas by making available for research the official records of Texas government, as well as other historical resources. The State Archives includes government records dating back to the 18th century, as well as newspapers, journals, books, manuscripts, photographs, historical maps, and other historical resources. All three branches of Texas government are accountable to the people. Taken together, the holdings of the Texas State Archives provide a historical foundation for present-day governmental actions and are an important resource for Texas studies.
Appointments are encouraged but not required.
Request form is online. Register at front desk for use of an archive reading room.
Founded in 1909.
The territorial archives are housed at the Enid M. Baa Library on St. Thomas and the Florence Williams Library on St. Croix under the government of the US Virgin Islands, Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Libraries, Archives, and Museums.
US archives are housed at the Enid M. Baa Library on St. Thomas and the Florence Williams Library on St. Croix under the government of the United States Virgin Islands at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
Some Dutch archives are housed at NARA. The bulk of Dutch administration archives are housed in Copenhagen.
Some land-title records are held at UC Berkeley’s Bancroft Library.
Offers online access to Utah's historical records, research guides, and digital archives for public use.
The archives became official in 1969.
Some fees may apply. Check website for details.
Appointment not required, but strongly recommended.
The Vermont State Archives consists of state public records. Vermont archival records document the rights of citizens, the decisions of government and the history of the State of Vermont.
An appointment is recommended for in-person visits.
Researcher Registration form to fill out in advance can be found on their website.
Access is free though there are fees for duplication services.
The Library houses a collection of materials on Virginia government, history, and culture. The collections illustrate the varied past of the commonwealth, documenting the lives of Virginians.
To access archives in person, a visitor must register for a Library of Virginia account and provide valid identification to enter research areas.
Duplication fees may apply.
Appointment recommended.
The archive houses primary and secondary source documents, photographs, and databases; lists, collections and other materials available in the State Archives; with research guides and assistance for genealogists.
These archives began in 1890 under the auspices of the West Virginia Historical and Antiquarian Society, moving into the Bureau of Archives and History in 1905.
A non-refundable fee is required for each out-of-state research request.
The Archives will not answer e-mail research requests. All research requests must be submitted in writing to the Archives and History Library. Details on website.
The library archives and museum collections preserve and make available materials about Wisconsin and North American history.
To register for access, navigate to the Archives and Special Collections page. Click on the UW-Madison NetID Users button or the Non-NetID Users button to register. Fill out the form and submit.
Check the website for their duplication fee schedule.
Registering at this website give access to the Department of Special collections, University Archives, and the Wisconsin Historical Society Archives.
The State Archives preserves Wyoming state public records. These records document the history of our state and the activities of Wyoming’s government office. The Archives also collects non-government records that contribute to an understanding of the state’s history.
Prepare for your research by first checking out the Visit the Archives page and scrolling down to the category: What to expect.
Check with the archives to see if you need tp fill out a search request form before your visit. Search request forms can be found on the website.
The archive began in 1895 with the establishment of the Wyoming State historical society.
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