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Government Records

The State Archives collect many types of government records

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Archives Anywhere

Over 99,000 items are available through our digital collections

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Services

Ordering copies, duplication fees lists, guidance on requesting academic transcripts, and permissions and citations

Collections

Information about types of materials in the State Archives collections, including county government, state agency records, and special collections

Digital Collections

Links to digital collections, online research tools, and other online content

Finding Aids

Search the online catalog or review finding aids and indexes to find materials in our collections

Preservation

Introduction to preservation resources available from the State Archives

Transcribe NC

Help improve access to historic documents by transcribing lists, forms, diaries, letters, and other materials from the collections of the State Archives of North Carolina

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about researching at the State Archives

Your Story is NC's Story

Help us document the history of diverse North Carolinians throughout the state

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