Digital Collections

Digital Collections

The collections on this site include digitized material from the Barco Law Library Archives and Special Collections (henceforth ASC), an archival repository housed within the University of Pittsburgh School of Law responsible for the acquisition, preservation, storage, exhibition, and access of materials. The ASC maintains a valuable repository that preserves the unique heritage of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, dating back to 1843 when the first law courses were offered at the University of Pittsburgh (formerly Western University of Pennsylvania). These collections have been amassed through gifts, transfers from the general collection, and selective purchases. They include photographic material providing insights into the rich history of the law school, showcasing its physical evolution, events, and depictions of faculty, students, and staff; historical publications such as newspapers, yearbooks, bulletins, and event ephemera; artwork depicting key figures of the law school, and rare materials already owned by the School of Law or acquired over time. Some records pertaining to the operations of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law are maintained by the University Archives. These collections have been digitized and made available online for download and exploration.

For more information on the ASC, policies, procedures, finding aids, and further information regarding harmful content within collections, please visit our Barco Law Library Archives and Special Collections Research Guide or explore selected collections through our ASC Digital Exhibits.