In order to request access to restricted university records, you must first identify the materials you would like to examine by consulting the finding aid for the records. If you have not consulted the finding aid, or have questions about the contents of the records, please contact the University Archives at archives@yale.edu.

Next, send an email to Christine Weideman, Director of Manuscripts and Archives, specifying the following:

1. Purpose of Request

Succinctly state the scope and purpose of your project and why you believe the material requested is relevant to your research. Also, indicate your anticipated date(s) of visit and any deadlines you may be under.

2. Material Requested

List the Record Units (RUs), Accessions (ACCN), Boxes, and Folders for the material you wish to access.

3. Contact Information

Name
Address
Telephone
Email

The director of Manuscripts and Archives will forward the request to the Yale Secretary’s Office, where the decision to grant or deny access will be made. Please note that requests for access are processed in the order in which they are received and as staff time permits. Researchers should allow a minimum of two weeks for processing.

Questions can be sent to archives@yale.edu.