Students donating materials

The following types of material are being sought by the archives:

• Student papers that include personal history or perspectives on college life
• Diaries, journals, and blogs
• Records of student organizations and student political activity
• Items related to significant local or national events
• Photographs documenting Drexel University events, people, places, etc.

Please note:

• Materials can be submitted as electronic files.
• Photographs can only be accepted if properly identified.
• The university archives does not accept diplomas or three-dimensional objects (i.e.: caps and gowns, etc.).

If you have questions about a possible donation or you would like to review a copy of our deed of gift form, please contact the university archivist at 215-895-1757 or archives@drexel.edu.

Note on restricting access to records: The Drexel University Archives and Special Collections discourages unreasonable restrictions on access and use of material but may accept as a condition of acquisition clearly stated restrictions of limited duration and may occasionally suggest such restrictions to protect privacy.  The university archivist performs their responsibilities in accordance with statutory authorizations and institutional policies.  If you have material that you believe contains sensitive information please discuss options regarding the restriction of records with the university archivist before transferring the material to the archives.