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Pratt Institute Archives

Historical papers, images, and artifacts that document the history and development of Pratt Institute

Announcement

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on-site visits will only be available to Pratt staff, faculty, and students starting September 8th, 2020. Archives staff are working on-site to answer reference questions and will continue to serve the community within and beyond Pratt Institute virtually. Please be advised that requests may take longer than usual to be fulfilled as access to archival holdings continues to be limited. To schedule an appointment or to make a reference or reproduction request, please email archives.library@pratt.edu.

Finding aids for processed archival collections are available online. Browse collections or search finding aids using the search bar above.

About the Pratt Institute Archives

Front view of the Main Building at Pratt Institute

The Pratt Institute Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to the historical records of Pratt Institute.

Our collections include a wide variety of historical papers, images, and artifacts that document the history and development of Pratt Institute, as well as the contributions and achievements of individuals and organizations associated with Pratt.

Documents date from 1822 to the present and include many items pertaining to the Institute's founding in 1887. 

Find out more about what we have in the Archives by visiting our Collections page. 

Quick Info

 

  • Interested in using our collections in person? The Archives is open to the Pratt community and the public by appointment. Review our Visit page. 
  • Researchers seeking transcripts and student records should contact the Office of the Registrar. 
  • We have ongoing digitization projects for archival photographs, negatives, and Pratt yearbooks. New materials are added regularly. Learn more on our Digital Collections page.
  • We welcome donations from alumni, students, faculty, and others! Potential donors should visit our Donations page.