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Welcome to the information page for Purdue University Archives and Special Collections. This quick reference page includes information regarding research assistance and in-person appointments, instructional activities and research consultations, donations and records transfers, and other important information.
Archives and Special Collections will be closed during the following weeks in 2023:
Archives and Special Collections provides on-site and virtual research assistance to Purdue University faculty, staff, students, and the general public. For all information requests, email archives@purdue.edu. A staff member will assist you.
The information below includes step-by-step instructions for requesting an in-person research visit.
Archivists are available for in-person and remote instructional activities or research consultations. For more information visit our class visits and instruction page.
Archives and Special Collections welcomes donations by individuals and records transfers by Purdue University departments in order to preserve the history of Purdue University. For more information about the types of materials that can be donated or transferred visit https://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/transfer. Email archives@purdue.edu if you wish to initiate a donation or transfer, and an archivist will be happy to speak with you.