Inside the Archives: A Private Tour of Arizona's Most Secured Historical Vault
Thu, Nov 12
|Polly Rosenbaum State Archives & History
Join MCMS for an exclusive field trip to Arizona’s permanent records, artifacts, and government history facility for a private guided tour, followed by an optional nearby happy hour to connect, network, and enjoy physician camaraderie while exploring the state’s civic heritage.
Date/Time & Location
Nov 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Polly Rosenbaum State Archives & History, 1901 W Madison St, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA
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Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS) is excited to collaborate with the Polly Rosenbaum State Archives and History building for an exclusive field trip featuring a private guided tour of this historic landmark, for 20 MCMS members.
On November 12, MCMS member physicians, residents, and medical students will receive rare, private access to the Polly Rosenbaum State Archives & History Building—one of Arizona’s most secure and carefully protected facilities. This behind‑the‑scenes tour offers member physicians an uncommon opportunity to step inside the state’s central repository of legislative records, constitutional documents, historic maps, and irreplaceable artifacts that define Arizona’s civic identity.
Members will walk through restricted preservation areas, learn how archivists safeguard fragile materials against environmental and digital threats, and see firsthand how Arizona protects the documentary backbone of its democracy. For medical professionals who understand the importance of accuracy, record‑keeping, and institutional memory, this tour offers a powerful parallel: just as physicians…