Architecture Archive

The Architecture Archive is working to ensure that all collections in our custody are, at minimum, searchable and discoverable by users through finding aids on ArchivesSpace. A finding aid is an organizational tool that helps a researcher find detailed information about the contents of a collection. This ensures that researchers have a clear understanding of what they are able to access. This service is a priority for us. However, providing this baseline discovery to all of our stewarded materials is a long-term process. 

In order to be accessible, physical materials must meet certain description requirements and be stabilized (rehoused, reformatted and/or treated for preservation issues) for safe handling by users. Even when collections meet these requirements, they may still be inaccessible and require additional processing and cataloging due to donor-imposed or legal restrictions, preservation requirements, or extent and arrangement of the collection.

At this time, the Architecture Archive will provide guided access to unprocessed collections. If you are interested in a collection that is not listed at "Full Access", please register your interest via the form below. Note that registering of interest does not guarantee immediate prioritization of the collection and, instead, helps the Architecture Archivist to make data-driven decisions about prioritization.