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Rules are enforced in the Archives research center to protect irreplacea- ble documents in the collection. Cop- ies of these rules are available from Library and Archives staff. The records storage area is closed to the public. For on-site research please call, write or email for an appoint- ment. Staff can do limited research if a patron is unable to visit the Ar- chives. Please be prepared to describe your information needs as clearly as possible: names, dates, locations, and types of information sought. Use of digital cameras to copy material is permitted. Some material can be copied or scanned on the copy machine for a small fee. Large books and fragile material cannot be copied on the copy machine but may be scanned with the Archives hand held scanner. The Archives has a ScanPro 3000 for microfilm reading, printing and scanning. RESEARCH AT THE ARCHIVES The Alpine County Archives was creat- ed in 1986-1987 with the help of a grant from the U.S. National Archives and Rec- ords Administration. These historic volumes and documents, dating from 1864, had been stored in the Courthouse basement and other sites, including some in various local homes. The grant paid to hire a professional Archi- vist, Dr. Inez Prinster. Dr. Prinster and her assistant, Mary Wood, spent about one year carefully collecting, carrying out needed preservation work, and organizing the col- lection for placement in the Alpine County Library building. In 2014 the Archives moved from the main Library into its own renovated building next door, thanks to support and funding from the Board of Supervisors and the citi- zens of Alpine County. September 1987 L to R: County Clerk Karen Keebaugh, His- torical Records Commission Chairman Nancy Thornburg, Mary Wood, Librarian Dianne Deadrich-Rogers, Dr. Inez Prinster The Archives collection consists of leather-bound ledgers, maps, paper documents and other county gener- ated records dating from 1864 to the present. The collection has been cat- alogued into PastPerfect, a com- prehensive searchable collection data- base, thanks to the financial support of the Alpine County Board of Supervi- sors and the support of County Clerk/ Records Manager Barbara Howard. The Historical Records Commission meets quarterly and oversees Ar- chives activities to ensure permanent retention, protection, and public ac- cess to the county's documentary heritage. The commission also advo- cates for the preservation of current historical records that document the history of Alpine County governance and development. As a member of this Commission the County Librari- an helps identify, preserve, and en- sure the integrity of County histori- cal records. HISTORY About the Archives ---PAGE BREAK--- ALPINE COUNTY ARCHIVES The Alpine County Archives is home to permanent county gener- ated records dating back to 1864. Some of our holdings include: Assessment Rolls Great Registers of Voters Naturalization Records Board of Supervisors Minutes Grand Jury Reports Court Records Wills, Deeds, Homesteads, Mort- gages County Budgets Maps and Blueprints Historic newspapers* in the Archives collection: Alpine Miner and Monitor Ga- zette (1864-1866) Alpine Miner (1870-1874) Alpine Argus/ Monitor Argus (1881-1886) Alpine Beacon (1962-1970) Alpine Enterprise (1979-2000) Alpine Signal (1878-1879) Bridgeport Chronicle-Union (1866-1892) Cub Reporter- Bear Valley News (1996-present) Mining and Scientific Press (1865- 1869) Mountain News (1969—1984) *Some print, some microfilm, coverage varies Research at the Alpine County Archives is by appointment only. For more information, to make a research request, or to schedule a research appointment, please contact: Chris Seal Library Assistant II [EMAIL REDACTED] Phone: (530) 694-2120 ext. 705 MAIN LIBRARY INFORMATION: ALPINE COUNTY LIBRARY LIBRARY ARCHIVES BOOKMOBILE 270 Laramie St. P.O. Box 187 Markleeville, CA 96120 Phone: (530) 694-2120 [EMAIL REDACTED] www.alpinecountyca.gov Wednesday - Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday WHAT RECORDS ARE IN THE COLLECTION? ALPINE COUNTY ARCHIVES 270 Laramie Street Markleeville, CA 96120 (530) 694-2120 ext. 705