Request Access to AMNH Archives

Conducting research in Special Collections is by appointment only. Please submit your application at least two weeks in advance. A Special Collections Librarian will contact you to confirm your appointment date and time.

Before completing the form below, please review the Special Collections Policies.

Questions marked with * are required.

1. Please check the box below to acknowledge your agreement to abide by the Special Collections Policies

I have read and agree to abide by the terms outlined by the Special Collections Policies. I understand that my failure to follow these terms may result in the termination of my research privileges

2. Name *

3. Requested Appointment Date *

4. Institutional Affiliation *

5. Title/Position *

6. Address *

7. Telephone Number *

8. Email *

9. Subject of research. Include archival collection(s) and date(s) to be consulted, if possible: *

10. Purpose of inquiry. Include title and publication date of your project, if applicable *

11. Check here to receive a copy of this request via email

Please contact speccol@amnh.org if you have any questions about gaining access to Special Collections or finding archival materials.