Mardigian Library

The University of Michigan-Dearborn Campus Archive (UMDCA) is located inside the Mardigian Library and houses records documenting the history of the campus and affiliated organizations and individuals. It includes materials created by the units and their employees, including faculty, staff and administrators. These policies are meant to protect the material, the privacy of individuals and the copyright of the Regents of the University of Michigan. Material is available for research by faculty, staff and administrators and their representatives and to the public, except as notes in the guide to the material. The Campus Archive does not keep student folders or personnel files.

Email any questions umdearborn-archive@umich.edu. Please provide at least 2 weeks advance notice for your requests to give the staff appropriate time to respond. Last minute requests will be accommodated to the best of staff abilities.

Some research requests may be complex and require more time than current staffing levels allow. In these cases, the archivist may encourage researchers to visit the archive in person to conduct their own research. Exceptions may be made on a limited basis at the archivist’s discretion.

If you’re interested in visiting the archive in-person, reach out to umdearborn-archive@umich.edu to set up an appointment. Appointments must be made 48 or more hours in advance. Archival hours are from 11am-6pm from Monday to Friday, but may be limited based on archivist's availability.

When filling out the appointment registration, be sure to list the collection name and the precise box and folder numbers you wish to look at. Please put these requests in order of priority.

If you are new to archival research and aren’t sure what box or folder you want to look at or how to use an archive, the archivist can also help guide your search and provide access to finding aids (learn more about finding aids) before you schedule your appointment.