Information for Faculty

What is in the Saint Rose Archives?

Along with the historical records of the College, the Saint Rose Archives holds materials by and about members of the College community. A collection of rare books is also located in the Archives. For details, see the following pages:
College Archives
Special Collections
Rare Books

How can the Saint Rose Archives be part of my course?

The Archives has hosted several classes, including Communications, Math, English, and the College Experience Program.

Students learn about:
- the history of archives
- the archives profession
- primary source materials
- the types of materials held in archives
- how to access the materials
- what materials are in the Saint Rose Archives

If you are interested in scheduling a class visit and/or creating a class assignment using archival materials, please call (518.454.5190) or email the Archivist.



Are there any materials that can be accessed online?

Yes! Many photographs, student publications and newspapers, and other materials are available on the Capital District Library Council's Digital Collections website. Many other local institutions have added materials from their collections as well.

In addition, these local collections are included in the statewide New York Heritage Digital Collections website.