The Archives can provide information (contained in University records and publications) about the people, programs, policies, and property of ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ, Case Institute of Technology, and Western Reserve University.
There are two ways to use the Archives
- Request the archivists to do research for you
- Visit the Archives to do your own research
Archivist Research
- When you make a research request, archivists will identify sources relevant to your question, consult those sources, and tell you what we found.
- Requests normally are answered in the order in which they are received. The archivist will give you a time estimate to complete your request.
- There is no charge for research. There may be a charge for reproductions. The archivist will inform you if there is a charge.
University Research
For employees, contractors, or volunteers requesting information in support of University business
Up to 2 hours will be spent on your request, at the end of which you will be told:
- the search process used and which sources were identified
- which sources were consulted
- what relevant information was found in those sources
- what other sources are available that have not been consulted
You may then:
- order reproductions of documents
- request that research continue on a non-priority basis (your request goes to the end of the line)
- make arrangements to visit the Archives to continue the research yourself
Non-University Research
For anyone, regardless of University affiliation, requesting information for personal uses (e.g., genealogy, satisfying licensing requirements, class assignments, student extracurricular activities)
Up to 1 hour will be spent on your request, at the end of which you will be told:
- the search process used and which sources were identified
- which sources were consulted
- what relevant information was found in those sources
- what other sources are available that have not been consulted
You may then:
- order reproductions of documents
- make arrangements to visit the Archives to continue the research yourself