#  How to Find Archives 

 



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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](http://library.harvard.edu/using-collections) to locate archives at Harvard Library, including at the Harvard Divinity School Library.
- Use [HOLLIS Special Request](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/hollis-special-request) to make appointments to use archives in-person or to request a scan.



 

##  Beyond Harvard 

- Use [*ArchiveGrid*](http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:hul.eresource:archgrid) to search finding aids from many repositories.
- [Digital Public Library of America](https://dp.la/) Free, public access to digitized materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions across the country.
- [*Archive Finder*](http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:hul.eresource:archvusa) (Harvard Login required) identifies collections held at over 5,000 repositories in the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland.

 [Contact a research librarian](mailto:ask@hds.harvard.libanswers.com) for more help finding archives.