How do I request a document from the National Archives?
To order, you can either:
- Order online, and place your order for these records directly through the web. Ordering online requires that you register as a user and that you pay with a credit card.
- Request these records using our special paper forms. Contact us to have these blank forms mailed to you.
What is a Searchroom?
The Searchroom is a quiet work space where users consult archives and reference material.
How do I contact NARA?
National Archives and Records Administration
- Website: National Archives and Records Administration.
- Contact: Contact the National Archives and Records Administration.
- Local Offices: National Archives Facilities, by State.
- Toll Free: 1-86-NARA-NARA (1-866-272-6272)
- TTY: 711 (Federal Relay)
- Forms:
What kind of documents are available at National Archives?
By Type
- Federal Register.
- Guides & Finding Aids.
- General Information Leaflets (GILs)
- Inventories & Special Lists.
- Reference Information Papers.
- Microfilm Catalogs.
- AudioVisual Records.
What documents are at the National Archives?
America’s Historical Documents
- Declaration of Independence.
- Articles of Confederation.
- The Constitution.
- Bill of Rights.
- Louisiana Purchase.
- List of Lewis’s Purchases.
- District of Columbia Emancipation.
- Emancipation Proclamation.
What is archives room?
1 a collection of records of or about an institution, family, etc. 2 a place where such records are kept. 3 (Computing) data transferred to a tape or disk for long-term storage rather than frequent use.
Who runs Nara?
National Archives and Records Administration
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Annual budget | $391 million (FY 2012) |
| Agency executives | David Ferriero, Archivist Debra Steidel Wall, Deputy Archivist |
| Child agency | Office of the Federal Register |
| Website | www.archives.gov |
Where are National Archives and records Administration approved dispositions listed in?
NARA
Agencies may use the disposition authority in General Records Schedule 23, Item 7, or on a NARA-approved agency records schedule for electronic mail records that have very short-term retention periods of 180 days or less.
What kind of documents are available at National Archives of India?
The records are in four categories: Public Records, Oriental Records, Manuscripts and Private Papers.
What are types of archives?
Types of archives
- College and university archives: typically preserve materials related to the university or college.
- Corporate archives: manage and preserve records of that business.
- Government or national archives: may collect materials related to all levels of government.
What is the phone number for the National Archives?
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272
What does the National Archives and Records Administration do?
National Archives and Records Administration The National Archives and Records Administration preserves U.S. government records, manages the Presidential Libraries system, and publishes laws, regulations, Presidential, and other public documents.
What is the archives card and how do I apply?
The Archives Card is a single archive reader’s ticket which gives you access to a wealth of original archive material held in archives across the UK. You need to apply for a Card if you wish to view original documents in any of the archives participating in the scheme.
How long is my archives card valid for?
Your Archives Card is valid for five years from date of issue. You won’t need a new Card when it expires, however it will cease to be recognised on our system and you will need to reactivate it in one of the participating archives by bringing in two forms of identity again for staff to check the documents again.