Historical Collections
HBS Archives
The HBS Archives record the history of the Harvard Business School from its founding in 1908 to the current day. The published and unpublished materials included in the collection trace the continuing developments and innovations in business education pioneered at the School. Major components of the collection include the teaching files and research papers of HBS faculty as well as the official records of all administrative departments. Class notes, student publications, event posters, and other materials vividly capture student life on campus. The Archives are particularly rich in photographic images that illustrate the history of HBS, including faculty members, students, the campus, and special events.
There are three major components to the Archives collection:
Access Information
Access restrictions apply to many HBS archival materials, and appointments are recommended to use the collections.
Researchers are required to complete an application form and arrange an appointment to use original papers and records. A letter describing the research project and documenting the need for access to specific parts of the archival collections must also be submitted with the application form.
For use of other HBS Archives material, researchers should contact Historical Collections reference staff.
Planning a Visit
Access restrictions apply to many HBS archival materials, and appointments are recommended to use the collections. If you wish to visit, please notify us as far in advance as possible.
Locating Materials
HOLLIS — Online union catalog for Harvard University, also includes all holdings that are currently in the Baker Online Catalog.
Finding Aids and Inventories — More detailed information about guides to collections.
Services
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