An archive is a collection of historical records and/or primary sources documents which have been collected and preserved for their cultural or historical value. Examples of items contained in archives are:
Archives can be located in businesses, historical societies, museums, and libraries.
You often need to make an appointment when visiting an archive and you have to examine the materials on-site (unless they are digitized).

Photo courtesy of the Lesbian Herstory Archives (LHA photocollection, marches 70s folder)
Use these databases to search for archival collections on specific topics
A finding aid to primary source materials held by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies, and archives worldwide.
ArchiveGrid allows you to search for historical documents, personal papers, family histories, and other primary source material held in archives throughout the world. It includes descriptions of archival collections held by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies and archives. It also provides information useful for contacting an archive to arrange a visit to examine materials or to order copies.
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