State Archives of Florida

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State Archives of Florida
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1]  archives@dos.myflorida.com

Address:[1]

R A Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 USA

Telephone:[1]  850-245-6700
Fax:  850-488-4894

Hours and holidays:[2]  Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30

Directions, maps, and public transportation:[2]  {Optional}

Internet sites and databases:

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

State and local government records, state agency records, manuscripts, and photos

Tips[edit | edit source]

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Guides[edit | edit source]

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Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

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If you cannot visit or find a source at the State Archives of Florida, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections

  • Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}

  • such as: NARA I
  • NARA II
  • National Archives at _____
  • State Archives
  • State Library

Similar Collections



  • National Personnel Records Center
  • LC
  • FHL

Neighboring Collections


  • County Vital Records Office
  • City Vital Records Office
  • County Archives
  • County Orphan's Court
  • County Probate Court
  • County Recorder
  • County Coroner
  • U.S. District Court
  • County and local historical societies
  • County and local genealogical societies
  • Public Libraries
  • Museums and heritage societies
  • Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
  • State Vital Records Office
  • State Historical Society
  • State Genealogical Society
  • University Libraries
  • Church archives
  • Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 About the State Archives of Florida in Florida Department of State (accessed 1 May 2015).
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