Archives Reference and Research Submission Form

The Institute Archives and Special Collections serves Rensselaer students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as other researchers interested in conducting research with the unique materials housed within the Institute Archives and Special Collections.

  • Archives staff prioritize access of collections for the immediate RPI Community.
  • Reference email inquiries are processed during limited hours:
    Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 -12:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    Requests received outside these hours will be handled during our next scheduled reference period. We will make every effort to respond to non-RPI-affiliated researchers within 2-3 weeks.  
General Information
Research Interest/Focus
Check all that apply: Have you consulted the Archives online resources (databases or website) *
Please let us know which research purpose applies to you *
Use of archival content in publication (of any kind) requires written permission. *
If your query requires on-site research in the Archives, an appointment will be required. *
Patrons are responsible for conducting their own research. *
Fields marked with * are required.