Archive
The Haffenreffer Museum's Archival Collection.
Archive
The Haffenreffer Museum's Archival Collection.
About the Archive
The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology archival collections are comprised of materials of cultural and historical significance that enhance the research value of the ethnographic and archaeological collections. In order to provide primary sources for our collections by supporting the Museum’s Mission Statement, the archives are focused on materials that directly relate to or accompany acquisitions. In addition, the Collection Research Center library contains over 10,000 volumes, which provide a vast resource of reference materials for researchers.
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Archive Overview
Our extensive archival holdings include: our founder Rudolf F. Haffenreffer’s museum records; publication files and images; archaeological and ethnographic fieldwork notes and photographs; student theses, dissertations, and research projects; donor photographs and collection notes; past exhibit documentation including text and images; collection related images, film, video and audio as well as research notes from visiting artists and scholars and Education Department archive and lecture videos.
27 linear feet
Exhibition Records
8 linear feet
Event Videos
7 linear feet
Publications
242 linear feet
Collection Images
(Slides, transparencies, paper photos.)
27 linear feet
Photo Archive
258 linear feet
Museum Archives
650 linear feet
Reference Library
50 linear feet
Registration Records
Use of the Archives
Please Note
HMA's archival research support will be on hiatus through the end of 2026 due to the demands of packing and moving our museum. We apologize and appreciate your understanding. Visit https://hma.brown.edu/connect/support-museum to learn more and donate to our move effort.
These holdings are not yet digitally accessible. If you would like to access them for your research, please contact the Museum: HaffenrefferMuseum@brown.edu.
Costs of reproducing documentary materials and photographs may be charged to investigators. No distinctions in such charges shall be made on the basis of the value or rarity of the original materials. Methods of reproduction may be limited if necessary to protect the originals from possible damage.
The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology retains copyright on all images in our collection.
Any use of Haffenreffer Museum images requires expressed permission. Certain fees may be charged and payment is required before permission can be granted. Submit the Image Permission Request Form to HaffenrefferMuseum@brown.edu.