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University Archives

The University Archives is the official depository for records with permanent historical value from the University of Illinois at Chicago. The archives include over 5,000 linear feet of material dating from the establishment of the Chicago College of Pharmacy in 1859 to the present day. In addition to the records of the colleges, departments, and campus units at UIC, the University Archives also includes selected professional and personal manuscripts of faculty, staff, students, and alumni that have been given to the University for preservation and use.

Searching the University Archives

This database contains descriptions of all materials held by the UIC University Archives, including non-current University records, faculty and alumni papers. Materials in the University Archives are organized by record series: a hierarchical arrangement that reflects the organizational structure of the university

Finding aids for select records of the University Archives are also available. A finding aid is a detailed descriptive guide for an archival collection.

University Archives Guides

Using the University Archives

University Archives material may be accessed in the Special Collections Departments of both the Richard J. Daley Library and the Library of the Health Sciences - Chicago. Patrons are encouraged to contact the University Archives prior to visiting to identify what records they would like to view and to ensure that the records are ready for use upon arrival.

Contact University Archives at Daley Library

Telephone: (312) 996-2742
Email: Ask a Librarian

Contact University Archives at LHS - Chicago

Telephone: (312) 996-8977
Email: Ask a Librarian

Managing UIC Records

The University Archives works with campus units to identify historical records and to develop record management programs in accordance with the University of Illinois Records Management Program (PDF), the General Rules Concerning University Organization and Procedure, and the Illinois State Records Act. The University Archives helps campus offices determine what records need to be kept and for how long.

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Approved Records Disposition Authorizations

Download a State Records Disposal Certificate (for use by campus offices with an approved Records Disposal Authorization)

Contact the University Archivist

Julia Hendry
(312) 996-2742
jhendry@uic.edu

Special Collections News

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  • Contemporary Architecture in Warsaw exhibit in Daley Library - The Daley Library is hosting the traveling exhibit Contemporary Architecture in Warsaw, opening November 6, 2009. Beginning in 1989, Warsaw experienced an intense period of design and construction of retail, commercial and residential buildings. Changing conditions within Poland and the availability of investment capital transformed the face of the capital city. The number of projects [...]
  • New Online Exhibit About the Cook County Forest Preserves - Learn the history of the Cook Country Forest Preserves and discover how preservationists ensured future generations access to some of Cook County’s greatest natural resources. Most of the material in this exhibit comes from the Forest Preserves District of Cook County records at the Special Collections department of the Daley Library, at the University of [...]
  • Daley Library open house on October 28 - The Daley Library is hosting an open house on Wednesday, October 28, 4 – 7 p.m. to showcase renovated areas, new equipment, special exhibits, SMART group study rooms, and expanded services. Visitors can view a Special Collections exhibit of early English books and a display that chronicles the history of the UIC mascot to our [...]