Commentary: Funding for New State Archives Building Is Long Overdue

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Since 1997 a determined group of archivists, historians, librarians, and genealogists have been pacing the hallways and offices of the Arizona Legislature. These citizens haven't been seeking crucial historical information or long-lost documents. Instead, they have diligently pursued funding for a new state archives building.

There have been many ups and downs over this seven-year period, but as of today the building is not yet fully funded. There is near unanimous consensus that there is a dire need for the new building. Yet, there always seems to be a greater priority or crisis that prevents the state from starting construction. Supporters of the building are beginning to ask themselves: If not now, when?

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Commentary: Funding for New State Archives Building Is Long Overdue

Since one of the main reasons we study the past is to learn from prior mistakes and successes, it might be instructive to review the legislative history of Arizona's last...

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