Statement of Policy

The Clay County Archives, like most archives, is not a lending library.  Researchers are welcome to review and study on site documents, books and maps in the Archives collection, which have been made available to the public.  Under no circumstances is any item in the Archives collection to be removed from the premises.  Photocopies of all documents and books (within the limits of copyright laws) are available any time during regular hours of operation (see our Services page for details).  Printouts from microfilm are available upon request at the cost stated below.

This is necessary to ensure the long-term preservation and availability of this collection.  Volunteers are available to assist in making copies of any items of interest at our established rates (see our Services page for details).

The Clay County Archives Collection consists of the following: