University of Pennsylvania Archives

The University Archives is the place to learn about Penn history and to do research in primary source materials related to the University.

The University Archives strives to ensure the timeless preservation of these historically significant materials and Founded in 1945 as the University's official permanent repository for historically significant documents and other materials that reflect the University's origins as well as the development and the activities and achievements of its officers, staff, faculty, students, alumni, and ben  ...