Archives are great places to find primary sources for your research. For more information about how to identify primary sources and other places to find them, check out the library's Primary or Secondary? and Primary Sources: Where to Find guides.
Archives can help you with your research in a variety of disciplines. Some reasons to use archival resources in your research include:
Archives have many applications beyond academic research and can provide people with information related to their personal or professional interests. Some of the many uses for archives include: