Research Requests

Idaho State Archives and Research Center staff is happy to help with questions.  We offer 30 minutes of complimentary reference time per request.  If your request requires additional research, we can assist up to six hours of research at $50 per hour.  If extensive research is required, we can provide a list of unendorsed private researchers as a convenience.

So that we may readily respond to your request, please complete the following checklist:

Please include all relevant dates, places, and individual’s full names.  The more information you can provide us the better we will be able to serve you.

Guidelines for Researchers

Idaho State Archives invites patrons to conduct their research on site. Collections may be fragile, highly specialized and unique; special handling and access provisions are necessary.

Researchers are asked to help preserve ISA’s historic items by following these basic rules:

• BRING flash drive, phone, wallet (to pay for copies), citations, or collection information (if applicable).
• CHECK personal belongings such as coats, briefcases, packages, and purses in the complimentary lockers provided at the Research Center entry.
• WRITE only with pencils and laptop computers.
• ASK staff for assistance if you have any questions or concerns regarding the handling of materials.
• NO food or drink in the Research Center.