University Archives is comprised of more than 300 unique collections. Chronicling the history of Washington University from 1853 to today, and containing numerous collections related to St. Louis history, architecture, and visual arts, University Archives is a wealth of primary sources and other historical materials that include manuscripts, photographic prints and negatives, books, film, sound recordings, microfilm, architectural plans, artwork, and artifacts.

University Archives is a part of the Washington University in St. Louis Libraries, Department of Special Collections.