Part of the Department of Research Collections, the Archives is the repository for Bard Graduate Center history. It collects, preserves, and makes accessible materials documenting BGC’s exhibitions, academic and public programs. It provides services to students, faculty, and staff such as guidance in digital preservation and best practices for organizing research files. Collections include past exhibition records, institutional graphics, faculty papers, and born-digital publications.

Archival Collections
Search our finding aids for detailed descriptions of BGC’s archival collections and how to access them.

Digital Archives Portal
View the BGC Digital Archives Portal to explore a growing collection of more than 500 digital materials.

Services for Students, Faculty, and Staff
Contact the archivist for guidance and best practices in digital preservation, records management, and archiving your academic project.