The Institute Archives & Special Collections at Rensselaer is located on the third floor of Folsom Library.  

Institute Archives collections – Document the people, places, and activities that have shaped the Institute since 1824

Special collections – Provide a unique look at individuals, families, and groups through their papers, diaries, journals, photographs, correspondence, and other materials

Archives Images – Includes 4000+ digitized and born digital images accessible online through the Image Database and thousands more housed in the Archives

Research Use of Collection – Please schedule on-site research with an Archivist well in advance of your visit