How do I access materials from Archives & Special Collections?

Gordon Library's Archives & Special Collections department actively collects and curates Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s university records, culturally significant manuscript collections, rare books, artwork, and other historical objects of enduring value.

To search our collections, visit archives.wpi.edu. We encourage users to follow the instructions provided in the Archives & Special Collections library guide to improve the search process.

Browse our online repository of digitized and born-digital resources by visiting Digital WPI.

Use the online library catalog to search for rare books and other special collections.

For more information on accessing resources or materials, visit the Archives & Special Collections website. Additional information on conducting archival research is available in the Archives & Special Collections library guide.