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Archives

  • Address: Kroch Library
  • Phone: (607) 255-3530

The University Archives have an extensive collection of records and memorabilia related to Cornell, including geneological matter, information on alumni from the early years of the institution, and records of some (but not all) of the doctoral works and papers of Cornell alumni and faculty. Donations are accepted.

Historical Dates:
1865 Cornell University founded by Ezra Cornell
1868 Opened for classes, enrollment 412
1870 First woman admitted, enrollment 610
1872 First PhD degree awarded, enrollment 539