West Virginia Archives and Libraries

Archives

• National Archives and Records Administration
• West Virginia State Archives
  The Archives Library is located in the Cultural Center at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston. To visit, take Exit 99 (State Capitol/Greenbrier St.) of Interstate 64/77. There is limited metered parking at the Capitol Complex. Additional visitor parking is available at Laidley Field on Elizabeth St. with shuttle service to the complex.
  • Library Information
    • Hours
    • Rules
    • Services
  • Staff Research Guides:
    • Researching an Adoption
    • Researching Your Civil War Ancestor
    • Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestor
    • State Government Records: 19971996
    • Manuscripts: 19971996
    • Microforms: 1997
    • Photographs: 19971996
    • Special Collections: 19971996
    • State Publications

Guide To Collections

• County Court Records on Microfilm
• Manuscripts (130K)
• Maps
• Naturalization Records
• State Government Records (147K)

Special Collections

• A Guide To The Local History And Genealogy
• West Virginia: A Historical Resource Guide

Libraries

• Bethany College
• Concord College
• Fairmont State College
• Glenville State College
• Marshall University
• University of Charleston
• West Virginia Library Association
• West Virginia Library Commission
• West Virginia State College
• West Virginia University Libraries
  • Charles C. Wise, Jr. Library
  • Colson Reserve Library
  • Evansdale Library
  • Research Library