Researching at the Archives

We will be pleased to help you schedule a visit to the State Archives. Here are some suggestions to help you plan your visit.

• Class size is limited to ten students per visit. Larger groups could schedule a trip to the museum on the same day and divide the class into smaller groups.
• Before you come, discuss a research topic and appropriate behavior with your students.
• Focus on a topic suitable for the grade level
• Have students prepare a list of questions which may help in their research
• Use inside voices
• Walk - don't run
• Look and touch appropriately
• Do not bring food or drink into the Archives
• Plan shopping at the Heritage Store or museum visits before or after your archives visit
• Please be at the Center at your scheduled time

  Once you arrive:

  • Check in at the reception desk
  • Send one person to the research room to register the entire group
  • Read and explain the rules of the research room

  • Explore the many historical treasures within the archives collections
     

Consultation: Archives staff can assist teachers to identify and select archival source materials that are appropriate for class use. We recommend that teachers seek a consultation prior to scheduling a class visit.

Use of Collections: Original archival materials may be viewed in the research room; they may not be checked out. Some materials have been microfilmed to make them more accessible to the public. Microfilm may be borrowed through inter-library loan; consult the current fee schedule for prices.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1st Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.