The Mississippi
Department of Archives and History collects, preserves, and provides access to
the archival resources of the state of Mississippi. These resources include unique
archival materials as well as published works concerning the history of Mississippi.
Public access to the archival holdings is provided in the Search Room. A researcher
must present a valid photo identification in order to obtain a research card to
gain access to the reading rooms.
Search
Room Hours
Monday
9-5
Tuesday-Friday 8-5
Saturday 8-1 (Only a small Search Room staff
is present on Saturdays; as a result, reference services may be limited.)
Holidays
The
Search Room is closed for all state holidays.
The
legal holiday for any holiday that falls on a Sunday is the following Monday.
The
Search Room may also be closed on additional days at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Holiday hours will be posted.
Directions
to Archives and Library
In
Jackson, take Interstate 55 to the Pearl Street Exit. Proceed on Pearl Street,
turn right onto State Street, then turn right onto Amite Street. Turn left onto
North Street. The parking lot is on the right, just past the Winter Building.
Enter the building through the front entrance facing North Street.
