Skip to Main Content

University Archives and Manuscripts

Information about how to conduct research in University Archives and Manuscripts.

Welcome to University Archives and Manuscripts

University Archives and Manuscripts provide vibrant sources with which to conduct research and engage classes using original sources.

Contact Special Collections via the Question Form to help you get started using our collections and staff expertise.

Review Archives ResourcesFinding Aids, and Plan a Visit.

Review the Guide to Research for general topics.

University Archives is the official home for the University's valuable historical documents, collections, photographs, and publications. The Archives also holds professional and personal papers of some faculty and alumni. The Archives supports the information needs of the entire University community and is open to the public, including scholarly researchers and genealogists.  If you want to research facts, people, or places connected to the University, the Archives is the place to start.

See the University Archives website for additional information.  Contact us via the Question Form for assistance.

Manuscripts maintains a diverse collection of personal papers and organizational records.  The Manuscripts collections are best known for American history and literary materials but those subjects only skim the surface so be sure to search Collections A-Z for a list of collections by subject.  If you want to research people and places not necessarily related to the University, Manuscripts may have material of interest to you.

See the Manuscripts website for additional information.  Contact us via the Question Form for assistance.

Accessing Brown University Archives Materials

The Brown University Archives, part of Special Collections, are maintained in the John Hay Library at Brown University.  The University Archives is the official repository for the historical records of Brown University.  

Helpful Links:

 

To learn more about using the John Hay Library, consult the John Hay Library website or contact us via the Question Form.