The Archives can provide information (contained in University
records and publications) about the people,
programs, policies, and property of Case Western Reserve University, Case Institute
of Technology, and Western Reserve University.
There are two ways to use the Archives
- •Request the archivists to do research for you
- •Visit the Archives to do your own research
Archivist Research
- •When you make a research request, archivists will
identify sources relevant to your question, consult those sources, and tell
you what we found.
- •Requests normally are answered in the order in which they are received and you can usually expect a reply within 1 business day.
- •There is no charge for research. There is a charge for copies.
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University Research
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For employees, contractors, or volunteers requesting information
in support of University business |
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Up to 2 hours will be spent on your request,
at the end of which you will be told:
- •the search process used and which sources were identified
- •which sources were consulted
- •what relevant information was found in those sources
- •what other sources are available that have not been consulted
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You may then:
- •order copies of documents
- •request that research continue on a non-priority basis (your request goes
to the end of the line)
- •make arrangements to visit the Archives to continue the research yourself
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Non-University Research
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For anyone, regardless of University affiliation,
requesting information for personal uses (e.g., genealogy, satisfying licensing
requirements, class assignments, student extracurricular activities) |
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Up to 1 hour will be spent on your request, at the end of
which you will be told:
- •the search process used and which sources were identified
- •which sources were consulted
- •what relevant information was found in those sources
- •what other sources are available that have not been consulted
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You may then:
- •order copies of documents
- •make arrangements to visit the Archives to continue the research yourself
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