Abstract: ［Purpose/Significance］This paper clarified the development  trajectory and evolution logic of archival science with Chinese characteristics, which could provide theoretical reference and path guidance for its innovative development and maturity.
［Design/Methodology］Combination use of literature research and content analysis was occupied. Retrospective study on the development and evolution of archival studies with Chinese characteristics was conducted. It is a development process and logic follow originating out of nothing, developing from small to large, from weak to strong, from fragmented to systematic. Emphasis was put on the development status of archives with Chinese characteristics at different stages.［Findings/Conclusion］Archival science with Chinese characteristics successively experienced three stages: exploration period (1949—1977), development period (1978—1996) and innovation period (1997 to present), and was mainly affected by factors including times change, social transformation, practical exploration, disciplinary evolution, digital information technology development, scientific research activities and so on. ［Originality/Value］The three development stages, the evolution background, the main achievements, important influences and basic characteristics of archival science with Chinese characteristics were summarized and analyzed.

Key words: Archival science, Chinese characteristics, Development trajectory, Evolution logic