The University Archives and Records Center is made up of two branches:
University Archives
the place for Penn history and research in primary sources
The University Archives strives to ensure the timeless preservation
of historically significant documents and other materials that
reflect the University's origins and development and the activities
and achievements of its officers, staff, faculty, students, alumni,
and benefactors. The Archives, located in the North Arcade of
Franklin Field, is the permanent repository for historically significant
materials.
University Records Center the place for secure storage and prompt delivery of inactive University
and Health System records
The purpose of the University Records Center is to provide records
retention and retrieval services that assist faculty and administrative
staff in the ongoing operation of the University. Storage is provided
for University business, academic, historical and medical records
which must be retained but are generally no longer needed on a
daily basis. The University Records Center office and storage
facility is located at 4015 Walnut Street. A second building at
5001 Lancaster Avenue provides additional storage capacity.