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Researchers who wish to perform research on site may make an appointment by calling (302) 744-5000 or e-mailing archives@delaware.gov
Index to 1500-008-001, Marriage Records
About this guide: This list is an index for the Department of Health and Social Services, Vital Statistics, Marriage Records collection. The records were maintained by the Bureau of Vital Statistics and its predecessors from 1855 to 1934, and the indices were created by DPA. Brides and grooms are indexed separately. Listed below are two […]
Index to 1500-008-003, Death Records
About this guide: This guide – part list, part index cards – indexes the Department of Health and Social Services, Vital Statistics, Death Records collection. The records were maintained by the Bureau of Vital Statistics and its predecessors from 1700 to 1999, and the indices were created by DPA. Listed below is this index, separated […]
Research Room Rules and Regulations
The Delaware Public Archives Research Room is open to the public and to ensure everyone has the best possible experience we have some Guidelines for anyone wishing to visit the Delaware Public Archives: Researchers must obtain a Researcher Form to research in the Mabel Lloyd Ridgely Research Room at the Delaware Public Archives (DPA). Forms […]
Researcher Rules of Conduct
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100+ Books Added to DPA Reference Collection
100+ books have been added to the reference collection at the Delaware Public Archives.
Top 10 Tips for Researching at DPA
Planning a research trip to the Delaware Public Archives this summer? Here are our Top 10 Tips for Researching at DPA.
