The University Archives and Area Research Center collects and preserves records that document the history, development, traditions, and activities of the University of Wisconsin River Falls and Northwestern Wisconsin. The UWRF Archives and ARC provide access to these historical materials to the university community and the general public. Find out more about the Archives and ARC at our website https://www.uwrf.edu/AreaResearchCenter/
The University Archives and ARC are open for research Monday - Friday 10:am-4:30 pm. Hours may vary, please check Library Hours via LibCal for more updated hours.
Appointments are preferred, call 715-425-3567 or email archives@uwrf.edu
Prior to your visit, we ask that you complete our annual registration form. It will ask for your contact information and you will be asked to acknowledge our Reading Room procedures.
Reading Room Procedures:
The Archives Research Room is provided for the convenience of researchers wishing to use public records, manuscripts, maps, rare books, visual materials, and moving images. Please remember that these materials are unique and fragile, and their continued existence depends on the care given to them. The use of these materials is freely granted to all responsible researchers’ subject to the following regulations:
When working with manuscripts, public records, maps, books, and photographs: