Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Mississippi Department of Archives and History, State archives and historical agency in Jackson, United States
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History maintains extensive collections of state documents, photographs, and historical artifacts in a dedicated research facility.
The Mississippi Legislature established this agency in 1902 to collect and preserve governmental records and historical materials related to the state's development.
The department administers multiple museums and historical sites across Mississippi, presenting exhibitions that document the state's social and political evolution.
Researchers can access the archives and public reading rooms from Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM at 200 North Street.
The department's collection includes the Governor Pettus Letters, which contain crucial documentation of Mississippi's position during the American Civil War period.
Location: Jackson
Inception: February 26, 1902
Founders: Mississippi Legislature
Phone: +16015766850
Website: http://mdah.ms.gov
GPS coordinates: 32.30060,-90.17860
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:47
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