Archives & Special Collections

Welcome to WPI Archives and Special Collections

Gordon Library's Archives & Special Collections department actively collects and curates Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s university records, culturally significant manuscript collections, rare books, artwork, and other historical objects of enduring value. As the institutional memory of WPI, our staff is committed to preserving and providing access to the resources produced by WPI staff, faculty, and students. We also support primary source education and research to advance curricular goals—both for the WPI community and broader public—and partner with offices across campus to enrich special events and foster community engagement.  

WPI Archives & Special Collections is open to the public. Access to our collections is available onsite via the Fellman Dickens Reading Room or virtually through Digital WPI, our online institutional repository. We also curate regular digital exhibits and one annual exhibit in the Gladwin Gallery to showcase some of our resources. 

For more information about our collections and services, or to schedule a research consultation, please email archives@wpi.edu.