We hold records from:
- Arizona
- California
- Hawaii
- Nevada
- Guam
- Pacific Trust Territory
- and American Samoa
Partners of the Pacific Region
- Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation
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For the Public: About our Archival Records
NARA's Pacific Region ensures, for all people, ready access to essential evidence that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of Federal officials, and the national experience.
Visit our conveniently located facilities to:
- Research historical documents, including:
- Custom House records about merchant ships and seamen
- Federal court proceedings in criminal, civil, admiralty, and habeas corpus cases
- Civil works projects involving flood control and harbor improvements
- And more!
- Obtain copies of recent court proceedings, including bankruptcy records
- Research your family tree by:
- Using census records from the entire nation
- Viewing naturalization records of new American citizens
- Searching ships passenger lists.
- Using one of many computers with internet access
- And more!
- Attend a workshop and learn about archives and how to conduct research
- Volunteer to assist other researchers
