The White Plains City Archives, officially established by resolution of the Common Council in 1989, has a mission to identify, preserve and make available records of historic value to the citizens of White Plains. Historical Records provide unique windows on the past. They contribute valuable information which helps us to address contemporary issues and solve problems. Teachers, writers and other professionals may use historical records to gain new understanding of past events.
Many citizens consult historical records to trace their family heritage.
The fact that we have historical records today is a result of the diligence and foresight of those who preceded us. The responsibility of continuing their work lies with all of us. In White Plains, the City Archives, administered by the Office of the City Clerk, houses records the City plans to keep permanently. The Archives today is the outgrowth of a dream of Renoda Hoffman, City Historian since 1970, who began assembling materials for the Archives in the 1980's. Researchers are invited to explore the history of White Plains using records at the City Archives.