The State Archives will be open for research by appointment only every Tuesday from noon to 4:00 p.m. and every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except for emergencies Please call 602-926-3720 between 10:00 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday to make an appointment. We will continue to accept research requests from patrons, but the response times will be much longer.
The Library and Archives main office in the State Capitol is open 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. For further information call: 602-926-4035 or email services@lib.az.us
Thank you for your consideration during this difficult time.
Arizona History
![Arizona Capitol](images/Capitol.jpg)
- Territorial Period (29 December 1863- 14 February 1912)
- Statehood Period (14 February 1912- )
- State Map (with counties and list of cities)
- Featured Document
Reference request form
- Biographical Database
- Legislators' Papers
- State and Local Government Records
- Private Manuscript Collections
- Genealogical Resources
- Arizona Collection
- What
to expect at the State Archives
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) - Services to Genealogists and Historical Researchers
- Resources and Services
to
State, County and Local Government Offices - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Special Guides
![reading_room_1](images/reading_room_1.jpg)
- Guide to Water Collections in the Arizona State Archives
- Arizona
Water Survey: Examination of
Water Collections in Arizona Repositories - Winnie Ruth Judd Materials
Conservation
![Michael McColgin](images/michael 1.jpg)
- About our Conservation Programs
- Disaster Preparedness
Photograph Collection
Research Tools
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- How to analyze a document. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- How to read a photograph. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- How do I start my research?
Events
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