Archives are collections of materials created and received by people and organizations. Archives exist both to preserve historic materials and to make them available for use.
- Search HOLLIS for Archival Discovery to locate archives at Harvard Library, including at the Harvard Divinity School Library.
- Use HOLLIS Special Request to make appointments to use archives in-person or to request a scan.
- Harvard Digital Collections Free, public access to digitized objects in Harvard's archival collections, from ancient manuscripts to modern audio visual materials.
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Beyond Harvard
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Use ArchiveGrid to search finding aids from many repositories.
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Digital Public Library of America Free, public access to digitized materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions across the country.
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Archive Finder (Harvard Login required) identifies collections held at over 5,000 repositories in the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland.
Contact a research librarian for more help finding archives.