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.
At Andover-Harvard Theological Library
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Search the AHTL finding aids. Finding aids describe the contents of manuscripts and archives collections.
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Browse a topical list of archival collections at AHTL.
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Contact Research Services for appointments and access.
At Harvard Library
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Harvard Digital Collections Free, public access to digitized objects in Harvard's archival collections, from ancient manuscripts to modern audio visual materials.
Beyond Harvard
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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.
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ArchiveGrid (Harvard Login required) searches keywords in 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.
Contact a research librarian for additional suggestions.