In formation article and activity of the Astrakhan provincial archival management in 20–30th years of XXth century are considered. Having conducted research, the author has come to a conclusion that selfless work of the first archivists of the Astrakhan province has allowed to concentrate during 1920–1925th years. The major funds administrative, financial, judicial, etc. establishments which make today a basis of Archival fund of the Astrakhan region and are of interest for researchers.