- Brenda Galloway-Wright, Associate Archivist and Interim Head
- John Pettit, Assistant Archivist
- Shirley Boyd, Library Clerk
The Urban Archives was established in 1967 to document the social, economic, and physical development of the Philadelphia area from the mid-19th century to the present. The Archives functions as a repository for organizational records and related materials, and as a research facility for those interested in urban studies. The Archives collections are particularly strong in areas involving social service organizations, unions, housing development, community organizations, and contain many records from organizations involved with African Americans, education, and crime.
Limited reference service is provided by the Archives staff. Photocopy facilities are available in the Archives reading room along with a photographic copy stand, a hand operated moving film viewer, and microfiche/film readers and printer. Archives staff can photocopy requested materials as staffing permits for a fee. Duplicate photographic prints and slides may be ordered from the Photographic Collections.
The Archives publishes the semi-annual Urban Archives Notes newsletter which is available free of charge from the Archives. Each issue lists new accessions and other news relating to the Archives along with a lead article featuring collections or writers who have used extensive information held by the Archives. If you wish to be added to the mailing list, please contact the Urban Archives.
Inquiries concerning the collections should be directed to:
Urban Archives (urban@temple.edu)
Limited reference service is provided by the Archives staff. Photocopy facilities are available in the Archives reading room along with a photographic copy stand, a hand operated moving film viewer, and microfiche/film readers and printer. Archives staff can photocopy requested materials as staffing permits for a fee. Duplicate photographic prints and slides may be ordered from the Photographic Collections.
The Archives publishes the semi-annual Urban Archives Notes newsletter which is available free of charge from the Archives. Each issue lists new accessions and other news relating to the Archives along with a lead article featuring collections or writers who have used extensive information held by the Archives. If you wish to be added to the mailing list, please contact the Urban Archives.
Inquiries concerning the collections should be directed to:
Urban Archives (urban@temple.edu)