Archives and Special Collections: For Faculty

Faculty members are encouraged to hold classes in the Archives and Special Collections Department, where students can learn about and work directly with primary sources and rare materials. Archives staff will teach introductory classes on using the archives and primary sources, and they will offer suggestions for class projects. Please contact the department (x2351) to schedule a class visit.

Using Manuscripts & Archives: A Tutorial

• The Yale University Manuscripts and Archives Tutorial is designed to acquaint individuals with the methods of locating primary source material at Yale; however, it can also be helpful for those trying to find manuscript and archival material in other repositories.

Writing History Papers with Primary and Secondary Sources: A Tutorial

• Reading, Writing, and Researching for History: A Guide for College Students is written by Patrick Rael, Associate Professor of History at Bowdoin College, to assist history students writing research papers. The guide outlines the writing process from researching a topic to writing the paper.

Visiting the Archives

Application for Use

Digital Camera Policy

Duplication Agreement

Duplication Fees