Oregon State Archives

Frequently Asked Questions

What birth and death certificates are available from the Oregon State Archives and from the Center for Health Statistics?

Can I take a Web tour of the Oregon State Archives?

What are the major responsibilities of the Oregon State Archives?

How do I get to the Archives Building?

What are the rules for using the Oregon State Archives?

How do I use reference services and what are the costs?

What kinds of research will reference archivists do for me?

What resources are available in the reference room and the Web site?

How do I search for my ancestors?

Can I see examples of some of the records held by the Oregon State Archives?

Does the Oregon State Archives have exhibits?

How do I volunteer to work at the Oregon State Archives?

How are records preserved at the Oregon State Archives?

How do I transfer state and local government records to the Oregon State Archives?

How do I learn about records management topics?

Can I see the public art in the Archives Building?

How do I contact the Oregon State Archives with a question not listed above?

Contact Archives Division

Open 8 AM - 5 PM, Mon - Fri
Phone (503) 373-0701
Fax (503) 378-4118
reference.archives@state.or.us
800 Summer St NE
Salem, OR 97310-1349