The Lesley University Archives collects and preserves manuscripts, publications, administrative records, photographs, audiovisual materials, school memorabilia, and related ephemera that document the history of Lesley since its founding in 1909 to the present.
Collections such as University Presidents' papers, course catalogs, yearbooks, and photographs are frequently used. However, a handful of collections unique to Lesley are worth noting:
Contact the Archivist to schedule an appointment to view materials in person. If you are looking for something specific or need assistance, you are welcome to email us: archives@lesley.edu
A finding aid explains the scope and content of an archival collection, and provides historical background about its subject(s). Most aids will also provide a detailed list of series, folders, and/or items in the collection.
Lesley's archives and records collections are grouped according to the office or department that created them.
Edith Lesley Wolfard Papers, 1909-1938
Marguerite Franklin Papers, 1943-1944
Art Institute of Boston, Administrative Records, 1942-2008
Art Institute of Boston, Publications, 1918-2013
Lesley College Course Catalogs, 1909-2010
Lesley College Student Directories, 1958-2000
Lesley College Student Handbooks, 1937-2009
Lesley College Yearbooks, 1924-2008
Lesley College Student Newspapers, 1938-1983
Ph.D. Programs, Advanced Graduate Council, 1982-2005
Lesley College Newsletters, 1972-1998
Lesley College Current, 1970-1987
Oral History Collection, Lesley University Archives, 2008-2010
Porter Campus
1801 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
617-349-8070
South Campus
89 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-349-8850