The Johnson County Archives and Records Management Program
was established in 1990 under a grant from the National Historical Publications
and Records Commission. In 1992 it achieved permanent status as a department
of the Johnson County government.
The program, which combines both records management and archival functions,
is ideally situated to assess the historical significance of documents created
by the county government and insure the permanent preservation of those of
historic importance. At the same time, the program also fulfills an operational
need by providing systematic and cost efficient storage, retention, and disposition
of documents having only limited value.
The scope of the collection is limited to documents of enduring historical
value created by or related to the departments of the Johnson County government.
These records begin with the inception of the county in 1857 and include official
records, publications, and other documents created during the course of official
business. There are also a limited number of photographs that were received
as integral parts of the official records.
The Johnson County Archives had, since 1992, been located in the Johnson County Administration Building at 111 South Cherry Street on the square in Olathe, Kansas. The Johnson County Archives re-located, in 2007, to a new archives & records center located in the Johnson County Operations Center Building at 19310 West 159th Street in Olathe, Kansas. Located approximately three and a half miles south of downtown Olathe, the Archives operates out of Suite 1100. Parking is available in a parking lot located to the south of the building on 19310 West 159th Street. Research hours are from 9:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Staff telephone numbers are:
> Steven W. Rogers,
Director – (913) 715-0402
> Gina M.
Hoch, Archivist – (913) 715-0401
> Lisa A. Stow, Archivist
Technician – (913) 715-0400
A reference library concentrating on local history and
genealogical reference books is maintained in the research room. Books are
not available for circulation but may be used in the research room during
normal business hours. General inquiries should be directed to (913) 715-0400.
Email: archives@jocogov.org
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This page last updated: March 3, 2008