How do I access Arizona Historical Archives?
Arizona History Museum Library & Archives The Library and Archive are open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment only. CLOSED on Saturdays. Please call 520-617-1157 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
What historical events happened in Arizona?
Key moments in Arizona history
- 1 A.D.: Hohokams development.
- 1848: Mexican-American War ends.
- 1863: Territory of Arizona is established.
- 1853: Gadsden Purchase.
- 1858: Large-scale mining begins.
- 1868: Phoenix develops.
- 1881: Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
- 1886: Geronimo surrenders.
Is state records a legit site?
California.StateRecords.org is not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA and does not provide consumer reports. Conducting a search on Staterecords.org is subject to our Terms of Service and Privacy Notice. “Publicly available records are a fundamental guarantee of our Freedoms & Democracy.”
Was there slavery in Arizona?
It abolished slavery in the new Arizona Territory, but did not abolish it in the portion that remained the New Mexico Territory. During the 1850s, Congress had resisted a demand for Arizona statehood because of a well-grounded fear that it would become a slave state.
Are Arizona marriage records public?
Yes. Arizona marriage records are generally considered public records and may be accessed by any public member.
Where is the Arizona State Archives located?
The State Archives, located in the Polly Rosenbaum State Archives and History building, collects, preserves and makes available to the public and all branches of government, permanent public records, historical manuscripts, photographs and other materials that contribute to the understanding of Arizona history.
What oral history collections are available at the Arizona State Archives?
The Arizona State Archives holds a number of oral history collections available for use in the Archives. These collections include: Equal Rights Amendment: Interviews with people who either worked for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment or against it.
What is the Arizona repository collaboration?
Through the collaboration of the Arizona repositories we strive to inform, enrich, and empower the researcher by creating and promoting access to a vast array of primary sources across the state of Arizona.