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Archives

RISD’s Archives collects, preserves and provides access to records and artifacts, including photographs and publications that document the history and development of RISD programs, policies and procedures and contributions of individuals and organizations associated with the School and Museum. Records in the Archives date from RISD’s founding in 1877 to the present.

Dale Reading Room for Archives + Special Collections

2nd Floor, room 201 | 401 709-5923 |risdarchives@risd.edu

Hours this week

Contact

We are currently open for in-person and virtual appointments and in-person (under 20 people) and virtual class visits. Please make an appointment or class request below.


Staff Contacts

  • Douglas Doe

    Digital Archivist (on sabbatical Fall 24)
    ddoe@risd.edu | 401 709-5922

  • Emma Metcalfe Hurst

    Librarian/Archivist, Special Collections and RISD Archives (term appointment),
    AY24-25
    ehurst@risd.edu | 401 709-5948

  • Andrew Martinez

    Archivist (on leave)
    amartine@risd.edu | 401 709-5920

  • Tessa Mediano

    Librarian/Archivist, Research & Instruction and RISD Archives (term appointment),
    AY24-25
    tmediano@risd.edu | 401 454-6563

Links

 

Browse or search Archives on
Digital Commons @ RISD