In a section on the Charters of Freedom, the National Archives provides a high resolution copy of the Declaration of Independence for download, along with links to articles about the Declaration. See The Flip Side of History about what is really written on the back of the Declaration of Independence and of other historical documents: no treasure maps.

The National Archives facility closest to Santa Clara is in San Bruno. It provides materials for genealogical and historical research and offers research workshops throughout the year. The San Bruno NARA facility also has case files from federal courts in northern California, Hawaii, and Nevada. Some files can be ordered online, for a fee. Others may be reviewed in San Bruno, by appointment.