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Our Book Store Option is closed .
If You would Like to place an order please 
Please email us at
archives@lauderdalecounty.org
or 
lesliemjoyner@gmail.com 
with your book selection, and shipping address and we will send you an Invoice thru PAYPAL.

You can view our publication listing by downloading the file below.
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 Dear Patrons,
 We have reopened!
We do ask all Patrons to wear a mask and limit the number of people in your party, within the library to 2 people.
Thank you for your patience, & we hope you are all staying safe during these strange times.
The Lauderdale County Archives and History Staff
August 3, 2020

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Note that our web address and email has changed!
http://www.lauderdalecountymsarchives.org/

archives@lauderdalecounty.org

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What is Lauderdale County Department of
Archives and History, Inc.?

“The LCDAH was first conceived in 1983 as Lauderdale County was observing its sesquicentennial. By January of 1984, the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors had established the Archives Department and appointed Jim Dawson in March, 1984, to develop the department, utilizing volunteer contributions of time, effort and funds.

    Under Dawson's direction, members of the Re-tired Senior Volunteer Program were enlisted, their initial work focusing  on indexing and abstracting county records, some of which dated back to 1835.

    The young organization received a Phil Hardin Foundation grant for planning purposes. As a result of the grant, a group of knowledgeable persons from across the state gathered in Meridian in September of 1985 to map out a plan of action for the Archives, setting three goals: the establishment of an Archives; the establishment of a museum; and the writing of a factual county history.

    Paths to the Past, which covers the history of Lauderdale County from its roots in the eighteenth century through the Great Depression, represents yet another accomplishment of the Archives, one that fits into the overall plan for the growth of the organization. The history, written by Jim Dawson  and Nan Fairley and edited by Mary Jennings, is only one of many publications sponsored by the LCDAH. Profits from the sale of the book will go towards making the future of the organization even brighter...

    Throughout its existence, the key element to the success of the LCDAH  has been the cooperation of Lauderdale Countians and others with connections to the county.”

Excerpt from Paths to the Past

Where Is the Lauderdale County Department of
Archives & History Inc. Located?

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Raymond P. Davis Annex Building as seen from 4th Street


410 Constitution Avenue
2nd Floor Raymond P. Davis Annex Building
Meridian, MS 39301


When is the Archives Research Room Open?

We are open Monday - Friday,
from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM;
Closed from 12:00 PM until 1 PM for Lunch; and
Reopen at 1:00 Pm until 5:00 PM.
Closed for Most State Holidays.
If you are unsure that we are open on a particular day,
send us an email
or call us at 601-482-9752!
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