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The Pro Football Hall of Fame''s Archives and Information Center (AIC) houses the largest and most comprehensive collection related to the history of professional football.
The following is a brief sampling of material that can be found in the AIC:
- Spalding Guides, 1892-1940
- More than 100 scrapbooks
- Media Guides dating back to the 1930s
- Game programs from the turn of the 20th century through the present
- Game stories and summaries, 1920-present
- Individual player files - thousands of players files are accessible through microfiche
- Team files - in-depth clippings on current franchises in addition to hundreds of files on defunct NFL teams, other pro leagues, and semi-pro teams
- Subject files - hundreds of files on various topics related to professional football
- News releases - team and league news releases
 Helping the museum accomplish its basic mission to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the public with respect to the positive values of football in American culture, the AIC handles thousands of information inquiries each year.
These requests come from a variety of sources ranging from the NFL office in New York to the 32 member teams, media, and the academic community. Aside from these types of requests, the AIC staff also fields questions from thousands of fans throughout the year.
Due to the large volume of inquiries that are received, the staff is limited in the amount of time that can be devoted to each individual request. Individuals who have extensive research needs are encouraged to visit the AIC in person to perform their research.
The AIC is open to the public, by appointment only.
The hours of the AIC are
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, please call 330-456-8207
For those individuals interested in obtaining information, requests should be made in writing. Please be sure to state your specific needs in detail. Your correspondence should be directed to:
Pro Football Hall of Fame
ATTN: Archives and Information Center
2121 George Halas Drive NW
Canton, Ohio 44708
Fax: 330-456-9080
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