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Many documents are available online, via the Maine State Archives Digital Maine repository.
The Cultural Building, which houses the Maine State Archives (MSA), Maine State Library (MSL), and Maine State Museum (MSM), has been closed to the public to allow significant upgrades to the facility’s mechanical systems. Learn more about the upgrades and visit our website for updates.
The Maine State Archives, a bureau within the Department of Secretary of State, maintains approximately eight miles of official State records considered to be permanently valuable. Our historical material includes documents such as the original state constitution, reported election results, legislative bills, and policies and research created by state agencies among much more. The Maine State Archives includes two divisions:
The Department of the Secretary of State touches the lives of virtually every Maine resident. From safeguarding the original Maine State Constitution and preserving millions of precious historic documents, to conducting state elections and testing motor vehicle operators, the broad array of Department functions is unusual and interesting.
Do you want to set a $5,000 limit for giving to groups that spend money independently to support or defeat candidates for office?
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