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dm Executive Orders Guides Historic Houses of Worship Historical Markers Lesson Plans Online Guide to the Collections Archived Websites Forms Public Forms Internship / Volunteer Application Requesting Records FOIA Requests Social Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Flickr Pinterest Contact Archives Menu Search This Site Delaware Public Archives Blog Listen 25th Annual FODA Meeting Date Posted: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 At their 25th annual meeting on May 9, 2023, the Friends of the Delaware Public Archives (FODA) presented Stephen Marz, State Archivist and Director of the Public Archives a financial gift of $2,000 to assist in the digitization costs of several thousand historic acetate and nitrate film negatives. Digitizing these fragile negatives not only ensures […] Read More 2024 – First Quarter Accessions Date Posted: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 The Accessions Committee met on January 30, 2024 to review proposed accessions. New accessions include photographs from De La Warr High School, interviews by Michael Richards, and digital photographs of the Salmons family. Read More 2023 – Fourth Quarter Accessions Date Posted: Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 These accessions include University of Delaware Yearbooks, the Broujos Family Records, Photographs and Postcards. All accepted donations are assigned for further processing. Read More Tribute to President George Washington Date Posted: Friday, October 6th, 2023 In 1796, the members of the General Assembly sent an address to President George Washington, on behalf of the citizens of Delaware, as a tribute of gratitude and homage for his service to the United States. This resolution is available digitally thanks to a grant funded in part by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Read More 2023 – Third Quarter Accessions Date Posted: Thursday, August 24th, 2023 The Accessions Committee met on August 7, 2023. All accepted donations have been pre-processed and assigned to archivists for further processing. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at the latest additions to our holdings. Read More The State of Delaware hires 250th Anniversary Coordinator Date Posted: Thursday, July 27th, 2023 The Delaware Heritage Commission and the Delaware Public Archives are pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Margaret Hughes for the position of The State of Delaware’s 250th Anniversary Coordinator. Read More 2023 – Second Quarter Accessions Date Posted: Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 The Accessions Committee met on April 20, 2023, to review all proposed accessions received since the last quarterly meeting. All accepted donations have been pre-processed and assigned to archivists for further processing. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at the latest additions to our holdings. Read More 2023 – First Quarter Accessions Date Posted: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Curious as to what’s new at the Delaware Public Archives? Here is a list of the latest records accepted by the Accessions Committee. These items have been pre-processed and assigned to an archivist for further processing. Read More Attention: Research Room Hours & Availability Update Date Posted: Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 Researchers who wish to perform research on site may make an appointment by calling (302) 744-5000 or e-mailing archives@delaware.gov Read More Microfilm Digitization Project Update Date Posted: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 In 2018, some Records Services Team members conducted a cursory inspection of our microfilm to gauge its condition. Over 50% of the rolls inspected showed signs of deterioration. To address this, the Archives purchased a high-performance Mekel MACH10 Scanner from The Crowley Company. With the scanner and its software, we can now digitize our endangered microfilm rolls. And, in addition to preserving the records, digitizing them allows us to make them available online. 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