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Digital Archives

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Research Room

The Mabel Lloyd Ridgely Research Room is open on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, unless otherwise noted.




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Digital Ancestry

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DPA Programs are free to the public! Click here to see upcoming programs.


Historical Markers

Historical Markers

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Digital Ancestry

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Government Services & Records Management

Administration and implementation of the Delaware Public Records law.




Newly Digitized Collections


Latest Archives Collections

Private Photograph Collections, George R. Lynam Jr. Collection, Photographs

This series, primarily created by George R. Lynam Jr., consists of photographs and two postcards [...]

Small Manuscript Collections, Neal Joseph Boyle Collection

Neal Joseph Boyle (1924 – 2020) was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to Neal Patrick and [...]

Small Manuscript Collections, Leitner Family Records, Photographs

Fredonia (Fidonia) H. Leitner was born on August 8, 1876, in Brunswick, Georgia. Born as [...]

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In the News


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From the Archives Blog


Latest posts from the Archives Blog

Delaware Memorial Bridge: The Life Story of Our Not-Quite-Twin Spans

As the Delaware Memorial Bridge marks the 75th anniversary of its original span, explore the history of this iconic Delaware landmark through photographs and records preserved at the Delaware Public Archives. From its construction and expansion to its enduring role as a memorial to military service and sacrifice, discover the story behind the bridge’s not-quite-identical twin spans.


You Asked, Our Archivists Answered!

From Smokey the Worm to Delaware’s centuries-old State Bible, our archivists share surprising discoveries, favorite records, and answers to your Ask an Archivist Day questions.






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