IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Beginning in August 2018 the University Archives will be implementing a new system to help patrons request materials from the Archives as well as the Department of Special Collections, Mills Music Library, and the Wisconsin Historical Society Archives.
The UW-Madison Archives is seeking two highly-motivated and creative upper level undergraduate students to serve as Student Historians for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Learn how to complete the required archives transfer form before donating paper or electronic materials to ensure staff can properly assist with your record transfer.
The UW Archives offers classroom instruction, workshops on archival research and oral history, and online modules for UW-Madison faculty and students. Contact us to learn more.
Sydney Tang was a Student Historian (2021-2022) at UW-Madison, where they researched the experiences of Students of Color within the Wisconsin Union Directorate.
Explore resources for researching UW history, including University department links, UW System School Archives, Area Research Centers, and relevant external historical organizations.
Learn how to cite manuscript collections using MLA best practices. Includes a standard citation format and examples for referencing materials from the UW-Madison Archives.
Learn how to cite print and digital photograph collections from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives with our standardized formatting guidelines and examples.