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. The archivist will give you a time estimate to complete your request.
- There is no charge for research. There may be a charge for reproductions. The archivist will inform you if there is a charge.
University Research
For employees, contractors, or volunteers requesting information in support of University business
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
You may then:
- order reproductions 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
Non-University Research
For anyone, regardless of University affiliation, requesting information for personal uses (e.g., genealogy, satisfying licensing requirements, class assignments, student extracurricular activities)
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
You may then:
- order reproductions of documents
- make arrangements to visit the Archives to continue the research yourself