All qualified persons are welcome to use the Diocese of Charleston Archives, in keeping with the Code of Canon Law, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Document on Ecclesiastical Archives (1974), and the Association of Catholic Diocesan Archivists’ Guidelines for Access to Diocesan Archives (1991).
Researchers are encouraged to discuss their research topics or objectives with the archives staff prior to scheduling their appointments.
Research Procedures
When and where: Research is by appointment only, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., in the Office of the Archives at 114 Broad Street, Rear Building, Charleston, SC 29401.
Registration: Researchers must complete an "Application for Research" that includes a statement about their research topic(s) and the intended use of the research (e.g., a paper, report, personal interest). Picture identification is required.
Duplication: The Archives maintains a microfilm reader-printer and a photocopying machine. Nominal charges for copies may apply.
Parking: Registered researchers receive a daily permit for parking at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401.
Fees: Archives charges no fees for access to its collections. However, please consider making a donation payable to the Diocese of Charleston for the continued preservation and access of the collections.
