How do I search for collections in the Archives? - Research Help at DePauw Libraries

Q. How do I search for collections in the Archives?

1. Start your archival research with a sentence or two about your topic.

Example: I'm researching East College and it's history. I'd like to know more about how the construction was funded and its architectural style.

2. Do preliminary research on your topic.

Search the library catalog, for resources on your topic.
- Tip: Limit to Archives and Special Collections
- Note: The physical collection is currently stored offsite and inaccessible to research until the spring of 2023.

3. Browse finding aids in the Archives and Special Collections catalog, ArchivesSpace.

Tips:
- Select your search method using the main toolbar (e.g. Collections, Subjects, Names)
- If using the search box, click on the “Search all record types” dropdown menu and “limit to collections.” This will generate a search on the collection-level, allowing a hierarchical search within the record
- Multiple terms entered into the search box are handled as if connected by an OR statement. For AND statements, use the plus (+) button to add a row for each term
- Use quotation marks around multiple words for a phrase search (e.g. “annual report”)
Note: The physical collection is currently stored offsite and inaccessible to research until the spring of 2023.

Tips:
- To complete a search through multiple digital collections (e.g. Archives Documents and Photographs, University Publications, and Archives Inventories), select "Advanced Search" in the top right corner. Be sure to select any DePauw University related digital collections you'd like to search at the same time
- Use quotation marks around multiple words for a phrase search (e.g. "annual report")

Q. How do I search for collections in the Archives?