Public Reference Service

The United Nations Archives and Records Management Section is committed to providing a quality service to all its clients. Our research room staff will offer professional advice on aspects of your research that are relevant to United Nations archives.

UN Archives in New York is available for consultation in the Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS) facilities in New York subject to public access regulations.

Members of the public may have access to:

Documents that were accessible at the time of their creation.
Documents which are more than 20 years old and not subject to restrictions imposed by the Secretary-General.
Documents which are less than 20 years old and not subject to restrictions imposed by the Secretary-General, on condition that the originating office has given written consent for access.

Sending a Reference Enquiry to UN Archives

Staff is available to:

Discuss research interests
Provide information on relevant sources
Arrange an appointment for an on-site visit
Some suggestions for making a reference enquiry

Be as specific as possible about your topic. If your research concerns an individual include full name, previous name, dates, places, etc.
Be sure to mention sources already consulted.
Please mention any previous contact with staff members.

The Archives will provide information about sources relevant to your topic, but due to the number of requests we cannot undertake extensive research.

ARMS receives inquiries by e-mail, mail and fax.

E-mail: arms@un.org
(If you do not receive a response within 72 hours, please resubmit your request.)

Fax: 1-212-963-4414

Mail: ARMS FF-109
         United Nations
         New York, NY
         USA 10017