State Archives Collection
The State Archives Collection consists of over one million Colonial, State and Local government records from 1829 through to current times. These are records that document the decisions and actions of government and its interaction with West Australians. The State Archives Collection is managed by the State Records Office.
Many State archives are also retained by the government organisations that created them or for which they have become custodians over time. It you are unable to find the archives you are looking for through our catalogue, please contact the State Records Office.
Accessing the State Archives Collection
Information about how to access and search through the State archives collection.
State Archives Collection
The State archives collection contains a catalogue of searchable archives including historic plans, maps and other records.
Research Support Service
Book an appointment to meet with an archivist online or at the State Library / State Archives building.
Digitisation Service
The State Records Office provides a digitisation service for public clients who would like copies of items held in the State archives collection.
RetroMaps
RetroMaps provides access to historical survey plans using a modern mapping interface. The plans cover the inner metropolitan areas of Perth during the early to mid-20th Century.
Restricted Access Archives
Further information about current records and archives that have restricted access.
Government Access to Archives
Information for State organisations accessing the State archives collection.
Stories from the Archives
Listen to stories from the SRO about the archives as broadcast on ABC Radio's 'History Repeated' segment.
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