The Archives of Appalachia is a keeper of memories. We collect, preserve, and share the written words, sounds, and images of the people of Appalachia. We house nearly 18 million manuscripts, 75,000 sound recordings, and 250,000 still and moving images. The Archives weaves a story that must be told so those outside the region and those raised here can celebrate our Appalachian culture. No child of Appalachia should grow up unaware of the heritage that is his or hers.

The Archives of Appalachia will never be a forgotten storehouse, but will remain a living part of the region. We make our collections available to students, teachers, academic scholars, and the community. We invite you to explore our site and learn more about the Archives of Appalachia and how we can serve you.

The Archives of Appalachia is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 4:30.
ETSU holidays are observed.