How to Find Archives
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.
Beyond Harvard
- Use ArchiveGrid to search finding aids from many repositories.
- Digital Public Library of America Free, public access to digitized materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions across the country.
- 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.