Using Our Past to Inform the Present to Build Our Future
The University Archives maintains the corporate memory of Case Western Reserve
University by preserving and using University records and publications of continuing
value. Materials in the Archives document the significant aspects of the University's
development and serve as a convenient source of reliable information about University
programs, people, policies, and property.
Records allow us to make continuing use of knowledge gained from past experiences. Readily accessible and accurate information about past events and decisions establishes a context that informs present decision-making and actions, assisting University administrators to
- •deal with current challenges and opportunities
- •protect and promote the University's rights and interests
- •ensure continuity and consistency in administration and operations
Like most organizations, CWRU accumulates enormous quantities of records to
support its varied activities. A primary function of the Archives is to enhance
the usefulness of these records. Thus, we identify, preserve, and organize records
of enduring value which can be used for purposes beyond those for which they
were created.
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