An appointment is not necessary to look at Archives materials. All persons have the right, by law, to use public records. Certain materials, however, are restricted from public use for reasons of privacy, to protect trade secrets, to protect investigations, or when the public interest is best served by withholding materials. In order to protect the records in the care of the Archives, all patrons are expected to observe the following rules. Register at reference desk.
Photo identification is required.
All personal belongings, including handbags, briefcases, waist packs, bags, containers, jackets, hats and coats must be placed in lockers. Pencils must be used to take notes. No pens or other permanent markers are allowed. Notebooks, papers, books, etc., used in the reading room are subject to search on leaving the reading room. Researchers should work as quietly as possible.