Updates from the State Records Commission: October 26, 2022

The Code of Alabama 1975 § 41-13-21 entrusts the State Records Commission (SRC) with the duty of determining “which government records shall be permanently preserved…and which may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of.” The SRC performs this essential work during biannual meetings. The Commission held its second meeting of 2022 in October at the Alabama … Continue reading Updates from the State Records Commission: October 26, 2022

Updates from the Local Government Records Commission: October 26, 2022

The Code of Alabama 1975 § 41-13-21 delegates determining the permanency of local government records in Alabama to the Local Government Records Commission (LGRC). The Commission held its second meeting of 2022 in October at the Alabama Department of Archives and History Building in Montgomery. The meeting utilized a hybrid in-person and electronic presence format … Continue reading Updates from the Local Government Records Commission: October 26, 2022

Meet the Staff Feature: Records Management Student Worker – Gabriella Galarza

For the Record’s “Meet the Staff” feature is an opportunity for our archivists to connect directly with the community which we serve. Name: Gabriella Galarza Title: Records Management/Appraisal Student Worker Home Institution: Auburn UniversityMajor: Bachelor of Arts in History, Minoring in Leadership  What are you working on day-to-day for this project? For this project, I … Continue reading Meet the Staff Feature: Records Management Student Worker – Gabriella Galarza

Meet the Staff Feature: Records Management Student Worker – Ethan James

For the Record’s “Meet the Staff” feature is an opportunity for our archivists to connect directly with the community which we serve. Name: Ethan James Title: Records Management Student Worker Home Institution: Auburn University at MontgomeryMajor: Master of Liberal Arts, History Concentration What is your academic background? I am a graduate student at Auburn University … Continue reading Meet the Staff Feature: Records Management Student Worker – Ethan James

FAQ: Accessing Bankruptcy Records

The Alabama Department of Archives and History receives requests for assistance in locating and accessing bankruptcy records; however, federal bankruptcy laws and the United States courts govern the bankruptcy process. As such, the Alabama Department of Archives and History does NOT house bankruptcy records. The Frequently Asked Questions below will help guide those looking to … Continue reading FAQ: Accessing Bankruptcy Records