Clay County Archives
Historical
Material
Statement of Policy
The Clay County Archives, like most archives, is not a lending library. Researchers are welcome to review and study on site documents, books and maps in the Archives collection, which have been made available to the public. Under no circumstances is any item in the Archives collection to be removed from the premises. Photocopies of all documents and books (within the limits of copyright laws) are available any time during regular hours of operation (see hours below). Printouts from microfilm are available upon request at the cost stated below.
This is necessary to ensure the long-term preservation and availability of this collection. Volunteers are available to assist in making copies of any items of interest at copy costs listed below.
Material Available
1877 Historical Atlas of Clay County
Compiled, drawn & published from Personal Examinations & Surveys
Every-Name Index of 1877 Historical Atlas of Clay County
Look up references by name
DAR Sesquicentennial Souvenir Book
Published in 1972 by the Alexandar Doniphan Chapter, DAR
Every-Name Index to the DAR Sesquicentennial Souvenir Book
Find the references to your ancestor more easily
Transcription of the official Clay County Birth Registration Book
Transcription of the official Clay County Death Registration Book
The Story of Liberty ~ From Settlement to Suburb
A film (in DVD or VHS format) produced by the Archives that covers the area and people from the 1820’s to now
Doctor on the Western Frontier ~ Diaries of Dr. William Dougherty
The daily diary (1854-1880) of a frontier doctor with historical references added by the local historians
Marriage Index - Vol. 1 (1821-1881) Vol. 2 (1881-1904)
Published in 1996-97 by Rudena Mallory
Note Cards with pictures of historical homes from Clay County on the front and a description of the picture on the back
Christmas Cards featuring winter and Christmas scenes with a description on the back
Services
Hours of Operation
Closed on holidays and during Christmas week
On-site research free to members, $5 daily for non-members
Original records, other published material, over-size copies, microfilm printouts, photos
Specialty research