Federal Records Holdings
Permanent records from six Midwestern states are preserved here.
National Archives at Chicago
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About National Archives at Chicago
A federal archives and research facility. National Archives at Chicago preserves permanent records created by federal agencies and courts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Its holdings include naturalization and court records, Bureau of Indian Affairs records, Chinese Exclusion Act case files from Chicago and St. Paul, and maritime records. Genealogists and other researchers can use finding aids, ordering information, online research tools, and databases. The research room is open by appointment on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with boxes pulled in advance. Onsite and offsite reference services currently continue as the facility prepares to close in the next few years. Educator resources, volunteer and internship opportunities, and visit-planning information are also available.
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At a glance
- Service area
- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin
- Team
- Staff consists of several teams.
- Holds permanent records created by federal agencies and courts in six states
- Frequently requested records include naturalization and court records
- Holds Chinese Exclusion Act case files from Chicago and St. Paul
From www.archives.gov, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
Services
- Archival research Research room by appointment only
- Storage and other services for inactive historical records For records created or received by Federal agencies and courts
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Services & specialities
Highlights
Research Room
Appointments support archival, genealogy, and historical research.
Genealogy Resources
Finding aids and databases support research into family history.
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