Events in the categories below are available to view via streaming video:
The College Archives collection is governed by the following policies:
Utica College Archives Collection Development Policy (in progress)
Utica College Record Retention Policy
If you have materials that you are interested in donating to the Archives, donations are accepted in accordance with the Gifts and Donations Policy found at:
Please use the links below to access other sources of helpful information:
The Central New York Library Resources Council: http://clrc.org/
If you are interested in making a monetary donation to the Archives:
Did You Know:
1942 - Dr. Robert Willard of Syracuse University organized and directed three university extension centers - one in Utica NY.
May 7, 1945 - Syracuse University was willing to establish a two year college in Utica - if building found.
July 10, 1946 - The Plymouth Church located on Oneida Square in Utica, NY agreed to lease the church house to Utica College.
Source: Pioneering Generations: The Utica College Story - J. Behrens
Utica College Archives 
1946 - 2021
Celebrating 75 Years of Utica College
The Utica College Archives, located in the lower level of the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library (L130), contain permanent valuable records of Utica College and its history.
Records include but are not limited to: the founding of the College by Syracuse University; property information from the Oneida Square campus; papers of deans, presidents and Boards of Trustees; publications; visual images such as films, photographs, and videos; newspaper clippings; memorabilia; commencement materials; yearbooks, and most recently the COVID-19 Collection. Members of the College community are encouraged to submit their COVID-19 experiences as they relate to UC, in digital format, to archives@utica.edu. Certain restrictions may apply.
Recordings of numerous campus and College-related events are archived under the Streaming Videos section of the Library’s web site.
Researchers may view archived editions of the student newspaper, The Tangerine.
The Archives are accessible to members of the College Community by appointment at archives@utica.edu
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Student Union, Plant Street, c. 1947 |
First women's dormitory, 16 Watson Place |
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The library, formerly Butler's Garage |
Athletics and liberal arts building, Plant Street |
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Dining hall & little theatre |
College hall annex |
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First administration building |
Guidance center |
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Second administration building |
Plymouth Church |
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Science center |
Student union |
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Pre-fabricated building used as classrooms |
Kewpee, popular student hangout in Utica |
Anne Flynn
315 792 3470
1600 Burrstone Road
Utica, NY 13502
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or - Ask the Archivist at:
The UC Archives are located in room L130 on the lower level of the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library (across from the IITS Helpdesk)
The Archives are open to Utica College students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as those outside the College community by appointment.
Please use the contact information above, and we will gladly accommodate your needs.
The core mission of the Utica College Archives is to support the primary education mission of Utica College and Gannett Library. Its core mission is:
