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State government's departments of archives.

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• Alabama Department of Archives and History

  http://www.archives.alabama.gov/
  Information about Alabama history and government, education materials and resources, photos, historic maps, newspapers, and genealogy research materials. Contact and user services information.

• Alaska State Archives

  http://archives.alaska.gov/
  Site defines the agency's mission, offers a staff directory, and provides links to records retention schedules.

• Arizona State Archives and Records Management

  http://www.azlibrary.gov/arm
  Holdings date from 1864 to the present.

• Arkansas History Commission and State Archives

  http://www.ark-ives.com/
  Information and directory of resources for the group responsible for collecting and preserving the source materials of the history of Arkansas.

• California State Archives

  http://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/
  A division of the Office of the Secretary of State, provides a repository for the state's permanent governmental records as well as other materials documenting California history.

• Colorado State Archives

  https://www.colorado.gov/archives
  Agency information, history, and collections.

• Delaware Public Archives

  http://archives.delaware.gov/
  Official depository state government records. Provides links to historical resources and research sites.

• Friends of the Missouri State Archives

  http://www.friendsofmsa.org/
  A not-for-profit corporation, which aims to foster appreciation of history and illuminate public issues through Missouri records. News, events, list of genealogical researchers.

• Georgia Archives

  http://www.georgiaarchives.org/
  Select and ensure the preservation and accessibility of government and other information constituting Georgia's recorded history.

• Hawaii State Archives

  http://ags.hawaii.gov/archives/
  Explains the operation and contents of the Historical Records Branch (open to the public) and Records Management Branch, which provides support services to state government agencies.

• Historic New Orleans Collection and Williams Research Center

  http://www.hnoc.org/
  Louisiana curatorial and manuscript collections, begun by General and Mrs. L. Kemper Williams.

• Idaho State Historical Society

  http://history.idaho.gov/
  Provides information on historical events in Idaho, prominent state landmarks, an events calendar, and a history of Idaho.

• Indiana Commission on Public Records

  http://www.in.gov/icpr/
  Provides information on records and forms management,and micrographics. Also includes information on county records, events calendars and state archives.

• Kansas State Historical Society

  http://www.kshs.org/
  History and collections.

• Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

  http://www.kdla.ky.gov/
  Features the library, archival, and public records programs available and details the resources and reference information available.

• Maine State Archives

  http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc/
  Official depository of state government records.

• Maryland State Archives

  http://msa.maryland.gov/
  Includes the online Maryland Manual, and information about doing research in their collections of vital records, historical files, newspapers, maps, photographs, and art.

• Massachusetts Archives

  http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcidx.htm
  General information and programs.

• Minnesota Historical Society

  http://www.mnhs.org/
  Has the world's largest repository of Minnesota materials. Describes its collections, which includes artefacts, documents, photographs and maps.

• Minnesota State Archives

  http://www.mnhs.org/preserve/records/
  Provides information on guidelines, legal issues, special projects and public services.

• Mississippi Department of Archives and History

  http://www.mdah.state.ms.us/
  Information on the department, archives, museums operated by the department, historic preservation initiatives, records management, and publications information.

• Missouri State Archives

  http://www.sos.mo.gov/
  Source for genealogical information, including courthouse records from Missouri counties, and census and historical information including the records of the Missouri Legislature, Supreme Court, and other state agencies.

• Nebraska State Historical Society

  http://www.nebraskahistory.org/
  General information and research resources.

• New Hampshire Division of Records Management and Archives

  http://www.sos.nh.gov/archives/
  Holdings information and guide.

• New Mexico Commission of Public Records

  http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/
  The NMCPR oversees the New Mexico State Archives, State Records Center, and State Rules Division. Includes records retention schedules, historical information and services, the New Mexico Register, and the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC).

• New York State Archives

  http://www.archives.nysed.gov/
  Provides access to historical and state-specific records as well as educational resources, FAQs, and updates. Includes an online catalog.

• North Carolina Division of Archives and History

  http://www.history.ncdcr.gov/
  Dedicated to locations throughout North Carolina with information about the history of the state.

• Ohio State Archives

  http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/statearc/
  Provides information on the state's Electronic Records Committee, and Digitization Projects. Also includes information on marriage, military, and naturalization records.

• Online Archive of New Mexico

  http://elibrary.unm.edu/oanm/
  A single, integrated source for searching and navigating finding aids to archival collections housed at research institutions in New Mexico.

• Oregon State Archives

  http://sos.oregon.gov/archives
  History and genealogical studies of Oregon. Database of government and legal records categorized by subject and date.

• Pennsylvania State Archives

  http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us/
  Information and catalog.

• Rhode Island State Archives and Public Records

  http://www.state.ri.us/archives/
  Photo gallery.

• South Dakota State Archives

  http://history.sd.gov/Archives/
  Research and collection guides.

• Tennessee State Library and Archives

  http://sos.tn.gov/tsla
  On-line catalog, virtual reference desk, general information, Tennessee history and genealogy, archives and manuscripts.

• Utah State Archives and Records Service

  http://www.archives.state.ut.us/
  Agency information and catalog.

• Vermont State Archives

  https://www.sec.state.vt.us/archives-records.aspx
  Information, collections, and reference services.

• Virginia Digital Collections

  http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/using_collections.asp
  Mission is to preserve, digitize, and provide access to significant archival and library collections.

• Washington State Archives

  http://www.sos.wa.gov/archives/
  Records search and research guides.

• West Virginia State Archives and History

  http://www.wvculture.org/history/
  Division of Culture and History.

• Wisconsin Historical Society Archives

  http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/archives/
  Programs and holdings; manuscript collections; the official archives for state and local government records.

• Wisconsin Veterans Museum Archives

  http://museum.dva.state.wi.us/ResearchCenter.asp
  Include personal papers and records of organizations of Wisconsin veterans, held in Madison.

• Wyoming State Archives

  http://wyoarchives.state.wy.us/
  Includes staff, contact information, hours, newsletter, guidelines, holdings and forms.

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