State Archives of Florida

United States Florida  Leon  Archives and Libraries  

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Contact Information
E-mail: [mailto:archives@dos.myflorida.com archives@dos.myflorida.com]

Address:


 * R A Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 USA

Telephone: 850-245-6700 Fax:   850-488-4894

Hours and holidays: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed weekends and state holidays.

Map, directions, parking, and public transportation:


 * Map: Google map: State Archives of Florida.
 * Directions:
 * Parking: ● Park in Lot E, adjacent to the building. Ask for a parking token at the circulation desk.              ● Also, park in any metered space on Martin Luther King Blvd at the rear of the building.
 * Public transportation:

Internet sites and databases:


 * State Archives of Florida
 * Repository catalog online.
 * Repository database.
 * other(s).

Collection Description
They have a great Florida genealogy collection including state and county documents. This is the place to start research on Florida residents. They have state and local government records, state agency records, manuscripts, and photos. Online collections include Confederate Pension Applications, Spanish Land Grants, and World War I Service Cards.

Tips
Parking: Ask for a parking token at the library circulation desk to keep from paying the $5 fee when exiting the next door parking garage.

Guides
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Alternate Repositories
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If you cannot visit or find a source at the , a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections


 * Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}
 * such as: NARA I
 * NARA II
 * National Archives at _____
 * State Archives
 * State Library
 * State Library

Similar Collections


 * National Personnel Records Center
 * LC
 * FHL
 * LC
 * FHL

Neighboring Collections


 * County Vital Records Office
 * City Vital Records Office
 * County Archives
 * County Orphan's Court
 * County Probate Court
 * County Recorder
 * County Coroner
 * U.S. District Court
 * County and local historical societies
 * County and local genealogical societies
 * Public Libraries
 * Museums and heritage societies
 * Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
 * State Vital Records Office
 * State Historical Society
 * State Genealogical Society
 * University Libraries
 * Church archives
 * Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]
 * Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]