The purpose of the University Archives is to actively and selectively collect, document, preserve, and provide access to materials directly related to the history of the University.
The scope of the University Archives includes selected University publications, faculty and student publications, institutional and academic documents, University Committee records, Board of Trustee records, administrative records, photographs, publicity, and student life records.
The University Archives contains material that is of use to students, faculty, staff, researchers and alumni. Included in our collections are yearbooks, photographs, clipping files and scrapbooks and other material all related to university life from its beginning to the present day.
Westfield State University Archives
Guidelines for Use
As a cultural research repository at a public university, Westfield State University Archives encourages the use of its materials by students, scholars, faculty, staff and members of the public. To protect our materials and ensure their longevity as well as allowing library staff the opportunity to meet user needs equitably, we have developed the following guidelines.
Our catalogs and bulletins date from 1844 to 2013. Many of the early catalogs have names in them as well as pictures in the later editions. Click here to see the Catalogs and Bulletins, 1844-2013
If you have a person that you are searching for in the early normal school era, the General Catalog 1839 – 1889 is a good place to look. There are names as well as limited information about some individuals here.
Our yearbooks are online and are a good source of information about campus life. Please note: There was no Tekoa produced in 1998. To see our yearbooks click here: The Tekoa from 1909 – 2001 ; Who's New on Campus 1992 ; New Student Record from 1993 - 2002
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Westfield State University Archives are located on the sixth floor of the Ely Library. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please call 413 - 572 - 5281 for an appointment.
For driving directions and a downloadable campus map click here:
https://www.westfield.ma.edu/map-directions