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Please contact <a href="mailto:Reference@sos.ca.gov" title="mailto:Reference@sos.ca.gov">Reference@sos.ca.gov</a> for additional information, questions, or assistance.</p> </div> </div></div></div> <div id="tabs" tabindex="-1"> <div id="horizontal-tabs"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <ul> <li><a href="#first1">The Archives</a></li> <li><a href="#second">Records Management and Appraisal (RMA)</a></li> <li><a href="#third">Reference Services</a></li> <li><a href="#fourth">Collections & Catalogs</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="horizontal-tabs-content" class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <div> <h2 id="first"> The California State Archives </h2> <p>California's first legislature, meeting in 1849–50, charged the Secretary of State to receive "…all public records, registered maps, books, papers, rolls, documents and other writings . . . which appertain to or are in any way connected with the political history and past administration of the government of California." The Act Concerning the Public Archives (<a href="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/laws/Chapter_1.pdf" target="_blank"><em>Chapter 1, Statutes of 1850</em> <span class="”fileTp”">(PDF)</span></a>) was the first law signed by California's first governor on January 5, 1850. The California State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, continues to serve in the spirit of those early instructions, providing a repository for the state's permanent governmental records as well as other materials documenting California history. The California State Archives serves a wide variety of researchers whose interests range from legislative intent and public policy to genealogy and railroad history in California.</p> <p>Archives staff continually organize and describe the records we receive to provide easier and faster access for researchers. Visit the <a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/collections" title="Collections">Collections & Catalogs</a> page for more information.</p> <p><a class="btnLrg" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/about-archives">More about the State Archives</a></p> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div> <h2 id="second"> Records Management and Appraisal (RMA) </h2> <p>The Records Management and Appraisal (RMA) unit is composed of the California State Records and Information Management Program (CalRIM) and the State Records Appraisal Program (SRAP).  RMA assists State entities in achieving these efficient records management programs. CalRIM reviews Records Retention Schedules (STD. 73); establishes guidelines, including those for the management of electronic records; provides consultation; evaluates the effectiveness of existing records management programs; and assists in the establishment of new records programs.  SRAP reviews Records Retention Schedules for records with historical importance for the history of California; accepts records with administrative, fiscal, legal, and/or historical value into the State Archives; provides consultation with State entities on how to appraise their historical records.</p> <p><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/records-management-and-appraisal" title="Records Management and Appraisal (RMA) Program">More about RMA</a></p> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div> <h2 id="third"> Reference Services </h2> <p><img alt="Research Room" height="233" src="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/images/research-room-025-sm.jpg" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" title="Research Room" width="350" />The California State Archives is a public research facility and we encourage you to come in person to do your research. If, however, you are unable to visit, Reference Services will perform a limited amount of research for you. We do not have the staffing available to do in-depth research or to look for a specific document within a record series. Generally, this means that staff will identify the series most likely to contain the information requested.<br /> <br /> Telephone, email, fax, and "snail mail" requests are worked on in the order in which they are received. We do not expedite requests or do "rush" orders. Generally, the research on these requests can be completed in 3-5 business days, but additional time may be required to photocopy and mail the records. Before submitting your research request or planning your visit, please read information provided on the linked pages below.<br /> <br /> <strong>Research Room Hours</strong><br /> The Archives Research Room is open to the public Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is closed on state holidays.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/reference-services/policies" title="Research Room Policies and Procedures">Research Room Policies & Procedures</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/reference-services/services-and-fees" title="Services and Fees">Duplication & Copy Fees</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/reference-services/beginning-your-research" title="Beginning Your Research">Beginning your research</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact Information</strong></p> <p>To contact the Reference Desk, call 916-653-2246 or send an <a href="mailto:ArchivesWeb@sos.ca.gov">email</a>.</p> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div> <h2 id="fourth"> Collections & Catalogs </h2> <p>The California State Archives houses records that document the broad scope of California government and its impact on the people of the state. The collection consists of textual records by the millions (in boxes and bound volumes) and graphic records by the thousands (maps, architectural drawings, photographs). In addition to these paper-based records, the collection contains audio and visual materials, both analog and digital, and electronic records in a variety of formats. Records are continuously added to the Archives. Descriptions of the records can be found on Minerva, our online descriptive catalog, as well as the Online Archive of California.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/collections/minerva" title="Minerva Online Catalog">Minerva Online Catalog</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.oac.cdlib.org/institutions/California+State+Archives" target="_blank" title="Online Archive of California">Online Archive of California</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/collections" title="Collections">Collection Highlights</a></li> <li><a href="https://archive.org/details/californiastatearchives" target="_blank" title="California State Archives - CAVPP">California Audiovisual Preservation Project</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/collections/county-and-city-records" title="County and City Records">Local Government Records at the State Archives</a></li> <li>Research Guide: <a href="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/pdf/ref-guide-labor.pdf" target="_blank">Records in the California State Archives for the Study of Labor History <span class="fileTp">(PDF)</span></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div id="boxes-wrapper" class="row"> <div id="boxes" class="col-xs-12"> <div class="row"> <div id="boxes-left" class="box-column col-md-9 col-sm-8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <div class="box-row row"> <div class="bxScnd"> <h2 class="togLnk">California Freedom Summer 2024</h2> <div class="togCont"> <p><img alt="Finding Freedom Summer Traveling Exhibit" src="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/exhibits/images/freedomsummer-arc-hmpg.jpeg" style="width: 350px; height: 135px;" /></p> <p>Celebrate the spirit of Freedom Summer by learning about the historic civil rights milestone through a number of exhibits, materials, and activities at the California Secretary of State Complex.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/events/2024/freedom-summer"> California Freedom Summer information</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="catlgLnks clearfix"> <h2 class="togLnk">Programs</h2> <div class="togCont"> <ul class="btns"> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/records-management-and-appraisal/state-records-appraisal">State Records Appraisal Program</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/programs/governor">Governors' Records Program</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/programs/legislative-records-program">Legislative Records Program</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/programs/court">Court Records Program</a></li><li><a href="">Audio/Visual Records Program</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/records-management-and-appraisal">Records Management and Appraisal (RMA) Program</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/programs/california-oral-history-program">California Oral History Program</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="catlgLnks clearfix"> <h2 class="togLnk">Administrative Programs</h2> <div class="togCont"> <ul class="btns"> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/admin-programs/oral-history">Oral History Program</a></li><li><a href="https://calarchivists.org/WAI">Western Archives Institute (WAI)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/admin-programs/chrab">California Historical Records Advisory Board (CHRAB)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/admin-programs/grad-internship">Graduate Internships</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/records-management-and-appraisal/local-gov-program">Local Government Records Management</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/technical-services-programs/preservation">Preservation</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="bxScnd"> <h2 class="togLnk">California Archives Search Portal </h2> <div class="togCont"> <p><img alt="" src="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/images/cats-portal.jpg" style="width: 350px; height: 185px;" /></p> <p>This new tool provides increased access to our digital collections and exhibits. The search tool currently uses data from Omeka S.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://archives.sos.ca.gov/"> Access our new Search Portal</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="bxScnd"> <h2 class="togLnk">Grant Funded Projects</h2> <div class="togCont"> <p>The California State Archives has received grants from several organizations to assist with the preservation of and access to historical records, in a variety of formats.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/archives/grant-funded-projects/"> Grants received</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <div class="box-row row"> <div class="bxScnd"> <h2 class="togLnk">Cal Channel Video Archives</h2> <div class="togCont"> <p><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/calchannel/"><img alt="The California Channel Video Archives" src="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/images/button-01-cal-channel.png" width="100%" /></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="bxScnd"> <h2 class="togLnk">Minerva Online Catalog</h2> <div class="togCont"> <h3><img class="imgFld" style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Minerva Online Catalog logo" src="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/images/minerva.gif" alt="Minerva Online Catalog logo" /></h3> <p>Minerva is a descriptive catalog of the records held at the California State Archives. Start exploring today!</p> <ul> <li><a href="/archives/collections/minerva/"> Search Minerva</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="bxScnd"> <h2 class="togLnk">California Digital Archives</h2> <div class="togCont"> <p><img alt="Archives Artifacts Area" src="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/images/artifacts-area-hmpg.png" style="width: 350px; height: 175px;" /></p> <ul> <li><a href="/archives/california-digital-archives/"> Online exhibits, collections, and mini tours</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <div class="box-row row"> <div class="bxScnd"> <h2 class="togLnk">Athena Records Retention Schedules</h2> <div class="togCont"> <p><img class="imgFld" style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Athena Records Retention Schedules logo" src="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/images/athena-logo.png" alt="Athena Records Retention Schedules logo" /></p> <p>Athena contains scanned records retention schedules for state agencies.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/archives/records-management-and-appraisal/state-records-appraisal/athena/"> Search Athena</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="catlgLnks clearfix"> <h2 class="togLnk">Public Events & Newsletter</h2> <div class="togCont"> <ul class="btns"> <li><a href="https://archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/pdf/2024-family-history-week-poster.pdf">Family History Week 2024</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/public-events/tours">Tours</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/public-events/archives-month">Archives Month</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/public-events/archives-month/archives-crawl">Sacramento Archives Crawl</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/public-events/archives-month/preservation-workshop">Preservation Workshop</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/public-events/newsletter"><i>California Originals</i> newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/public-events/speaker-series">Speaker Series</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/public-events/exhibits-2">Exhibits</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="bxScnd"> <h2 class="togLnk">Educational Resources</h2> <div class="togCont"> <p class="txtCtr txtLft">Explore resources that have been created to introduce students to the topics found in our collections and online exhibits.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/educational-resources"> Educational Resources</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="bxScnd"> <h2 class="togLnk">Other Resources for Researchers</h2> <div class="togCont"> <p>There are many online resources available for research and informational purposes. These links are provided as a courtesy and are not endorsed, operated, or owned by the Secretary of State's Office.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/archives/links/"> Other Resources for Researchers</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="catlgLnks clearfix"> <h2 class="togLnk">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <div class="togCont"> <ul class="btns"> <li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/faq">Frequently Asked Questions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/collections/family-history-resources">What family history resources are available?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/collections/legislative-resources">What legislative history resources are available?</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="boxes-right" class="box-column col-md-3 col-sm-4"> <div class="bxPrim"> <h2 class="togLnk">Contact Information</h2> <div class="togCont"> <p><img alt="California State Archives building" class="imgFld" src="//archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov/images/bldg_big.jpg" /></p> <p>California State Archives<br /> 1020 O Street<br /> Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p><br /> The California State Archives' Research Room is open to the public from 9:30 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday, excluding state holidays. 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