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=== Contact Information === | === Contact Information === | ||
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'''Hours and holidays:''' Friday through Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | '''Hours and holidays:''' Friday through Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | ||
Due to state budget cuts, hours have been continuously cut back, | Due to state budget cuts, hours have been continuously cut back, beginning in October 2010, with the latest cuts occurring in July 2011. <ref>Friends of the Georgia Archives website "New hours due to budget reductions"http://www.fogah.org/</ref> | ||
'''Directions, maps, and public transportation: '''From anywhere in Metro Atlanta, take I-285 to exit 55, Jonesboro Road. From the east, turn left; from the west, turn right onto Jonesboro Road. Drive about 4 miles and the Archive will be on your left, just after Harper Drive. The Georgia Archive shares a parking lot with the National Archive's Southeast branch and is the building on the right. <br> | '''Directions, maps, and public transportation: '''From anywhere in Metro Atlanta, take I-285 to exit 55, Jonesboro Road. From the east, turn left; from the west, turn right onto Jonesboro Road. Drive about 4 miles and the Archive will be on your left, just after Harper Drive. The Georgia Archive shares a parking lot with the National Archive's Southeast branch and is the building on the right. <br> | ||
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*[http://find.sos.state.ga.us/archon/ Finding Aids Catalog] - Search the documents available in the Archive's original records | *[http://find.sos.state.ga.us/archon/ Finding Aids Catalog] - Search the documents available in the Archive's original records | ||
*[http://www.sos.ga.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/gil.htm Georgia Archives GIL] - Search available books and microfilm <br> | *[http://www.sos.ga.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/gil.htm Georgia Archives GIL] - Search available books and microfilm <br> | ||
*[http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us/index.php Georgia's Virtual Vault] - View select records held by the archives online<br> | *[http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us:8888/index.php Georgia's Virtual Vault] - View select records held by the archives online<br> | ||
*[http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us/cdm4/countycards.php County Microfilm Index] - Search available microfilm by County<br> | *[http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us:8888/cdm4/countycards.php County Microfilm Index] - Search available microfilm by County<br> | ||
=== Collection Description === | === Collection Description === | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Downloaded4329595980751251366 5417235206 420cd1f34a.jpg|thumb|right]]The Georgia State Archive is overseen by the Georgia Secretary of State's Office. They are responsible for collecting and maintaining the historical records of Georgia government and history.<ref>Georgia State Archive "About Us" http://www.sos.ga.gov/archives/who%5Fare%5Fwe/</ref><ref>Georgia State Archive "A General Description of our Collections: http://www.sos.georgia.gov/archives/what_do_we_have/collections/default.htm</ref> | ||
*County Records On Microfilm - One of the largest collections of interest, comprising records created by Georgia counties until 1900. An index of records is maintained on a card catalog. Records include Wills, Marriage Records, Land Records, Minute Books, etc. | *County Records On Microfilm - One of the largest collections of interest, comprising records created by Georgia counties until 1900. An index of records is maintained on a card catalog. Records include Wills, Marriage Records, Land Records, Minute Books, etc. | ||
*Books - The archive holds thousands of books covering all 50 states and a variety of genealogical | *Books - The archive holds thousands of books covering all 50 states and a variety of genealogical topics. | ||
*Vertical Files - Miscellaneous records collected by the archive covering a variety of topics, including cemeteries, war, and specific surnames. | *Vertical Files - Miscellaneous records collected by the archive covering a variety of topics, including cemeteries, war, and specific surnames. | ||
*General Name Card Files - A card catalog of select individuals found in the records of the archive, mainly political or socially prominent individuals. | *General Name Card Files - A card catalog of select individuals found in the records of the archive, mainly political or socially prominent individuals. | ||