Access to archival records and other reference services are provided through the History & Genealogy unit, phone number: 860-757-6500 or email us.
For a chronological history see: Time-Line of Important Dates in the History of Connecticut’s Public Records and State Archives Programs (PDF).
October 11 is Electronic Records Day!
October is Connecticut Archives Month!
FAQs
Question: How do I transfer records to the State Archives?
Answer: State agency staff members should work with their agency’s Records Management Liaison Officer (RMLO) to transfer public records with permanent archival value to the State Archives. For guidelines and procedures on transferring records refer to State Archives Policy 01: Transfer of Historical Records to the State Archives or Other Approved Archival Repository and Procedures for the Transfer of Historical Public Records to the State Archives.
Question: How do I donate an item to the Connecticut State Archives?
Answer: Individuals and groups wanting to or have questions about donating items to the Connecticut State Archives should contact State Archivist Lizette Pelletier.
Lizette Pelletier is the State Archivist.
Phone Number: 860-757-6511 860-757-6542