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University Archives is comprised of more than 300 unique collections. Chronicling the history of Washington University from 1853 to today, and containing numerous collections related to St. Louis history, architecture, and visual arts, University Archives is a wealth of primary sources and other historical materials that include manuscripts, photographic prints and negatives, books, film, sound recordings, microfilm, architectural plans, and artifacts.
University Archives will be CLOSED:
Noon - 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25
8:30 a.m. - Noon, Friday, January 27
**University Archives HAS MOVED our offices and reading room to a new location in the same building. We have joined the Modern Graphic History Library on the West Campus Conference Center side of the West Campus Library building (lower level). Click here for directions.
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Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Except for University Holidays and dates listed as closed)
**Please call before coming to the University Archives (314) 935-5444.**
Please note that University Archives is NOT located at Olin Library; instead we are located at the West Campus Library.
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Our finding aids are guides to locating material within the collections. Most of our finding aids are online and can be browsed or searched. Research Guides for popular topics are also available.
The Archives staff can also help users locate archival materials held in collections other than those of Washington University.
Please contact us if we can assist you in using our collections.