Research Online

Before you visit the State Archives, start your research here. Many of these links lead to online images of documents you can use now; other links lead to finding aids - descriptions of records not yet online but which you can use when you visit the Archives in person. We've also included links to other resources that will help you with research you do from home.

Online Catalog

• Search/Browse Archives Catalog (ARCH)
• Browse Record Groups (Government Records)
• Browse Manuscript Groups (Non-Government Records)
• Online Catalog Help Guide

Online Records

• Search/Browse PA Digital Archives 
  
• PA Digital Archives Guide
• Collection Highlights
  

Online Research Guides and FAQs

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Research Guides
• Research By Mail or Email

Other Research Resources

• Research Sites
• County Courthouses