Research in University Archives
University Archives is part of Special Collections and University Archives in Hornbake Library. Use these resources to get started with your research.
Introductory resources
Start Your Special Collections Research explains how to search archival and other collections; how to sign up for a researcher account; how to make requests; and how to view material in the reading room.
Research Using Primary Sources is a guide to finding, identifying, interpreting, and citing primary sources.
Using Special Collections and University Archives is a guide to using resources available in Hornbake Library.
University Archives Digital Collections is a guide to digitized, online content from University Archives.
Finding records
To determine whether a specific campus unit or type of record is represented in University Archives, search Archival Collections for the current and/or historical name of the unit.
Ask an archivist for help with planning research or finding records.