Archives
The Reagan Library Archives chronicles the life and times of Ronald Reagan, our 40th President. Here you will find material covering the broad sweep of 20th century history from post World War I to the 1980s.
Research Support
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
If you are doing research off site, or visiting with us at the Library, we have all of the information you will need for a successful use of our materials. This includes how to cite the records, reproduction orders, research room procedures and background on our legislated processing of materials.
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Digitization Projects
VIEW OUR DIGITIZED TEXTUAL MATERIAL
Reagan Library staff is engaged in on-going digitization of our textual holdings. We are digitizing paper collections in whole, some select topic guides, and individual documents. You can see these projects and use links to these items here. Included also are plans for future digitization or in-process projects.
Learn moreArchival Documents
The Reagan Library contains the record collections of the Reagan Administration, 1981-1989; California Governor Reagan's papers, 1967-1975; Presidential campaign and transitional material for 1976, 1980 and 1984; and privately donated personal collections.
White House Staff and Office Files
Collections
The Reagan Library has over 700 individual staff and office collections. They document the issues and events of the Reagan Presidential Administration. Contents may include formal documents such as memorandum, reports and speeches to recipe cards, banners, tee shirts and posters.
Learn moreRonald Reagan's Governor's Papers
1966-1974
Ronald Reagan served two terms as Governor of the Sate of California. Reagan donated the material created by his 1966 campaign and his office and executive departments to the Reagan Library.
Learn moreWhite House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject File
Subject Categories
Known in past administrations as the "central files," and renamed in 1981 as the Subject File. This collection contains incoming material that requires responses from the President or other White House staff.
Learn moreWhite House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Alphabetical File
1981-1989
From school children to heads of state, everyone wants to correspond with their President. People write to the President with birthday greetings, information, opinion, gifts and just to say, "hello." We call this the Alpha File.
Learn moreDonated Personal Papers
Members of the Reagan Administration, long-time associates and supporters have donated their personal paper collections to the Library. Another large collection are the pre- and post-presidency papers of Ronald and Nancy Reagan
Learn moreFederal Records
Federal Records at the Reagan Library include materials from the 1981 and 1985 Inaugurations and several Task Forces sponsored by the President.
Learn moreReagan's Daily Diary
The President’s Daily Diary is the official day-by-day record of Ronald Reagan’s eight years as President. It chronicles such activities as meetings, briefings, press conferences, telephone calls, photo sessions, meals, travel, and recreation.
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Audiovisual Collections
The Reagan Library audiovisual archive contains over 1.6 million photographs, 22,000 videos, 20,000 audio recordings and 600,000 feet of motion picture film documenting primarily the Reagan Administration from 1981-89 and includes material from before and after the Presidency.
Learn moreSpeeches
Major Speeches
1964-1981
Ronald Reagan was an electrifying speaker for most of his life. His major speeches are not just from his Presidency, included are earlier important remarks.
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Gubernatorial Speeches
1967-1971
We have gathered some important Reagan speeches from the Gubernatorial years. Video is available of his Inaugural Addresses.
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The Public Papers of the President
1981-1989
The Public Papers of the President chronicle all major speeches, press releases, and announcements by the U.S. President
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Topic Guides
The Reagan Library archives staff has created topic guides from material available for research use. The material can come from any of our collections and has been made available for use through Freedom of Information Act requests, systematic openings, special project openings and other means.
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Need assistance with anything further? Please contact the Reagan Library archives staff.