Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Inventory Background

The records stacks at the Oregon State Archives in Salem. The Archives holds a large amount of historical county records, which are listed in this guide.
Project history
Learn about why and how the county records guide was created
Inventory parameters
Learn about the targeted records and related exceptions
Gaining access to the records
Expand your access by learning about public records law, access restrictions, record keeping, and more
Using this guide
Get tips on how to interpret the inventory listings with the help of a diagramed example