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[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Arizona]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Arizona Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Arizona State Archives <br> See also [[United States Archives and Libraries]] <br> | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Arizona]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Arizona Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Arizona State Archives''' <br> See also [[United States Archives and Libraries]] <br> | ||
=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
The History and Archives (The Arizona State Archives), a division of the Arizona Secretary of State, is the archives for Arizona State Government. The State Archives is mandated by law to collect, preserve and make available to the public and all branches of government, permanent public records, historical manuscripts, photographs and other materials that contribute to the understanding of Arizona history. Records at the State Archives are available to the public in accordance with the Arizona Public Records Act and agency rules. All records are open for use except those specifically restricted by law. | The History and Archives (The Arizona State Archives), a division of the Arizona Secretary of State, is the archives for Arizona State Government. The State Archives is mandated by law to collect, preserve and make available to the public and all branches of government, permanent public records, historical manuscripts, photographs and other materials that contribute to the understanding of Arizona history. Records at the State Archives are available to the public in accordance with the Arizona Public Records Act and agency rules. All records are open for use except those specifically restricted by law. | ||
=== Website === | === Website === | ||
The Arizona State Archives has a website with many online resources. See [http://www.azlibrary.gov/archives/ History and Archives]. | The Arizona State Archives has a website with many online resources. See [http://www.azlibrary.gov/archives/ History and Archives]. | ||
=== Location and Hours of Operation === | === Location and Hours of Operation === | ||
The State Archives, located in the Polly Rosenbaum Archives and History building 1901 West Madison, Phoenix, Arizona is open Monday thru Friday during normal business hours. | The State Archives, located in the Polly Rosenbaum Archives and History building 1901 West Madison, Phoenix, Arizona is open Monday thru Friday during normal business hours. | ||
=== Holdings === | === Holdings === | ||
==== Archival Collections ==== | ==== Archival Collections ==== | ||
The Archives houses permanently valuable records that begin with the creation of the Territory in 1863. Territorial and State agency records include material from boards, commissions and departments as well as the executive, legislative and judicial branches. Local records include materials from county and city governments. | The Archives houses permanently valuable records that begin with the creation of the Territory in 1863. Territorial and State agency records include material from boards, commissions and departments as well as the executive, legislative and judicial branches. Local records include materials from county and city governments. | ||
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[[FamilySearch Wiki:Help wanted on the Arizona pages|Find more opportunities to help with the Arizona pages]]. | [[FamilySearch Wiki:Help wanted on the Arizona pages|Find more opportunities to help with the Arizona pages]]. | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
{{Wikipedia|Arizona}}{{Reflist}} | {{Wikipedia|Arizona}}{{Reflist}} | ||