University Archives
The University Archives are the records produced by the University of Southern Maine. The Archives is arranged according to the hierarchal structure of the University.
- Record Group (Colleges, Administrative Units)
- Subgroups (Academic Departments, Offices)
- Series (record types, genres, i.e., correspondence, reports)
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The Archives is divided into two groups:
- 1970—June 30, 2011 (RG). This group also includes the records of University of Maine, Portland-Gorham.
- post-July 1, 2011 (RG2011)
The Archives consists of unit level records documenting administration and unit activities (programming, publications) and do not include personnel records which are maintained by Human Resources. The Archives includes paper, printed, audio, visual, audio-visual materials. Major University publications are cataloged, particularly serials and sets, such as yearbooks and catalogs (See Archives Print Collection).
To get started searching our collections, see this Guide to Finding Materials in Special Collections.
Transferring Material to the USM Archives
See the Manuscript Collection for records of USM's precursur institutions: Portland University (1921-1961), Portland Junior College (1933-1957), University of Maine in Portland (1957-1970), and Gorham Normal School, Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham State College, and University of Maine in Gorham (1878-1970).