Collections
Finding aids provide details on each collection and a listing of each item’s physical location in the Archives, while subject guides group finding aids related to a specific significant topic or event together for easier access.
University Archives
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University Archives & Records Center
3401 Market Street, Suite 210
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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The University Archives strives to ensure the timeless preservation of historically significant documents and other materials that reflect the University's origins and development and the activities and achievements of its officers, staff, faculty, students, alumni, and benefactors.
Conducting Research at the Archives
Featured Content
Penn History Exhibits
View online exhibits covering a variety of topics related to Penn History, and biographies of notable Penn faculty and alumni.
Digitized Resources
Here you'll find primary sources, including documents, photographs, and videos, digitized from the University Archives' collections.
Mapping Penn
Land acquisitions from 1870 - present
Mapping West Philadelphia
Landowners in West Philadelphia in October 1777
West Philadephia Community History Center
Experience the history of West Philadelphia virtually
Digital Image Collection
Database of over 8000 images found in the collections of the University Archives and Records Center
Staff
John Bence
University Archivist jbence@upenn.edu
J. M. Duffin
Assistant University Archivist jmduffin@upenn.edu
Timothy Horning
Public Services Archivist thorning@upenn.eduAffiliated Staff
Joseph-James Ahern
Senior Archivist jjahern@upenn.edu
