State Archives and Records Management

The Oklahoma State Archives is the official repository for essential state government records (65 O.S. § 3-102). In conjunction with the Archives and Records Commission, the State Archives appraises, selects, and preserves state government records with enduring historical value and provides access to them for state employees, researchers, and the public.

The Archives also administers a records management program for state agencies that applies efficient and economical management methods to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation and disposal of state records (67 O.S. § 6-204). The Archives also supports state government by offering cost-effective storage for state agency records at the State Records Center.

The Oklahoma State Archives preserves the permanent records of state agencies and the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of Oklahoma’s state government. Records range from the 1890s until present, with the bulk being between 1907 and 1980. The collections include governors’ papers, bill files, court cases, minutes, correspondence, annual reports, and publications.

Please schedule an appointment before your visit.

State Archives
Allen Wright Memorial Library
200 NE 18th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
archives@libraries.ok.gov
405-522-3579
Fax: 405-522-3583
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

_{The Oklahoma State Archives is located on the third floor of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries building. Free parking is available on the east side of the building.}

State Records Center
426 East Hill St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-524-4416
Hours: Monday & Wednesday
8:00 am - 10:00 am

_{Free parking is available on the west end of the building. A loading dock is available on the north side of the building.}

Closed on state holidays.

Patricia Nunes, Archives and Records Management Director
Alyssa Vaughn, State Archives Manager
Amanda Chrestensen, Archivist
Sam Johnson, Publications Clearinghouse Librarian