About the Denison University Archives

Our mission is to collect and preserve the historical records of Denison University. The Denison University Archives collects materials in accordance with the Archives Collection Policy. Records include paper documents, photographs, audiotapes, films, videotapes, scrapbooks, and objects that provide information about the following aspects of Denison University life:

  • academic programs
  • activities
  • administrators
  • alumni
  • buildings and grounds
  • development
  • faculty
  • student life
Records and papers of continuing administrative and/or historical value include:
  • committee files
  • correspondence
  • financial records
  • meeting minutes
  • official publications
  • photographs
  • record books
  • and other materials
In addition, papers from the following groups supplement the official records:
  • administrators
  • alumni
  • faculty members
  • student organizations
  • student publications
  • trustees
The Denisoniana Collection contains:
  • books by Denison authors
  • publications about Denison University
  • publications of Denison University
  • student honors projects

Although these materials do not circulate, the collection may be used by students and other researchers in the Reading Room on the 7th floor of the library. Researchers are urged to contact University Archivist at (740)-587-6399 prior to visiting the archives.

For more information, contact: Heather Lyle