NOTE

The Cultural Building, which houses the Maine State Archives (MSA), Maine State Library (MSL), and Maine State Museum (MSM), is closed to the public for the foreseeable future to allow significant upgrades to the facility’s mechanical systems. Learn more about the upgrades on our website and come back for updates. During this time, MSA has been temporarily relocated to 17 Elkins Lane (Williams Pavilion).

Hours and Contact Information

Archives Services Hours

Maine State Archives is currently open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call 207-287-5790 and we will be happy to assist you.

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Location

Maine State Archives
Mailing Address: 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
Physical Location: Williams Pavilion, 17 Elkins Lane, 2nd Floor, Augusta, Maine
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State Records Center
Mailing Address: 284 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
Physical Address: 10 Water St., Hallowell, Maine

Contact

Maine State Archives: General inquiries can be made by calling 207-287-5790 or emailing maine.archives@maine.gov. Requests can also be submitted via fax at 207-287-5517. For media requests please contact Emily Cook, Director of Communications at 207-626-8400 or emily.cook@maine.gov.

Research Room (Archives Services): The Archives Services Division is responsible for preserving and providing access to the State’s historic records. Researchers can submit requests remotely or conduct research in-person at the Research Room. To contact the Research Room,  email maine.archives@maine.gov or call 207-287-5790.

Records Management: The Records Management Division is responsible for establishing and administering efficient and effective records management programs within State and local government agencies. They ensure records are retained properly through records retention schedules. The Division conducts training and creates publications to assist government agencies in meeting general records management requirements. To contact the Records Management Division email recordsmanagement.archives@maine.gov or call 207-287-5798.

Records Center: The Records Center holds the non-permanent records of the State. Agencies looking to access their records should contact the Records Center at recordscenter.archives@maine.gov or 207-287-5792.

Maine State Archives Staff and Contacts
Name Position/Subject Phone
Information Maine State Archives 207-287-5790
Kate McBrien Maine State Archivist 207-287-5790
Tammy Marks Director 207-287-5799
Vacant Records Management 207-287-5798
Susan Verrier Records Center 207-287-5792
Tom Shrieve / John Blunda Imaging Center 207-287-5796
Heather Moran Archives Services 207-287-5789
Kate Herbert Digital Archivist 207-287-5776
Lisa Erickson-Harris Director, Digital Data Records 207-287-8705