| The Archives collects the records of groups associated with the University: student, alumni/ae, employee, and faculty organizations.
Materials that the University Archives collects:
- Publications
• newpapers
• newsletters
• journals
• books by or about the organization
• cds
• dvds
• posters
• programs
• brochures
• e-newsletters
• web pages
- Charter and by-laws
- Mission statement
- Minutes
- Correspondence / e-mail
- Lists of officers and members
- Annual reports
- Budgets and financial audit reports
- Scores and plays commissioned, written or edited by the organization
- Menus
- Photographs and drawings or other original artwork
- Audio and video recordings of performances or events
Materials that the University Archives generally does not collect:
- Ephemeral financial records
• bank statements
• invoices
• cancelled checks
• receipts
- Drafts and galleys of published works
- Copies of sheet music or plays not specifically commissioned,
written, or edited for the organization
- Reference libraries (books collected by the organization but not by or about the organization)
- Trophies and plaques
- Blank stationery or office supplies
All materials are subject to review by University Archives staff. In
addition, the University Archives reserves the right to decline materials when
their physical composition or condition may be hazardous to the health or
safety of Archives staff or holdings (e.g. cellulose nitrate film or
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Donation information
• Paper records:
Please contact the
Associate University Archivist for Collection Development.
• E-newletters:
Send e-newletter subscriptions to:
pubs hulmail.harvard.edu
• Publications on paper:
Send paper subscriptions to:
William Garrott Brown
Harvard University Archives
Pusey Library
Cambridge, MA 02138
Sketch of Harvard Yard attributed to George Santayana, 1891.
Cover of Menu for Mermaid Club Dinner (HUD 3569 VT)
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