West Virginia Archives and Libraries

• Archives

  • National Archives and Records Administration
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  • St. Louis
    • Civilian
    • Military

  • 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: 1997 1996

    • Manuscripts: 1997 1996

    • Microforms: 1997

    • Photographs: 1997 1996

    • Special Collections: 1997 1996

    • 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