Archives and Special Collections
The mission and history of the university guide the collecting activities of University Archives and Special Collections. The department gathers material that is complementary to our neighboring archival institutions, the Massachusetts State Archives, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
The university's urban mission and strong support of community service is reflected in the department's collections of records of urban planning, social action, alternative movements, and community organizations. Additionally, the location of the campus in the Dorchester section of Boston has prompted the department to make available sources for the study of Dorchester history.
The University Archives and Special Collections Department has assumed curatorial responsibility for the material acquired by the university's William Joiner Center for the Study of War and Social Consequences that relate to the study of the Vietnam War.
Selected Collections
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Archival and Manuscript Collections - Descriptions and Finding Aids
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Archival Collections Online
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Mass. Memories Road Show Collection
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William Joiner Center Collections
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ScholarWorks
Hours
The University Archives and Special Collections Department, located on the fifth floor of the Healey Library, is open to the public. It is highly recommended that you call 617.287.5946 to make an appointment, as hours can vary.
Contact
617.287.5946
library.archives@umb.edu
Staff
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Joanne Riley
University Archivist
617.287.5927
joanne.riley@umb.edu -
Dale H. Freeman
Digital Resources Archivist
617.287.5946
dale.freeman@umb.edu -
Andrew Elder
Digital Archives and Outreach Librarian
617.287.5944
andrew.elder@umb.edu -
Jessica Holden
Special Projects Archivist/Librarian
617.287.5469
jessica.holden@umb.edu
