This section of the guide is intended to help new users understand archival terminology, organizational principles, and foundational concepts.
The ideas and principles in this section of the guide are applicable to archival collections in both the University Archives and in Special Collections.
Here, you can learn about:
Familiarity with basic archival concepts will help you effectively navigate the Special Collections and Archives as you research.
We hope this overview will help you understand the basics of archives, but don’t hesitate to reach out to archives staff with any unanswered questions!
The definitons used in this section of the guide were created using the Society of American Archivist's Dictionary of Archives Terminology and the book Archives: Principles and Practices by Laura A. Miller.
