The Cooper Archives consist of books, manuscripts, papers, scrapbooks and photographs relating to the history of the Cooper Union and to its founder, Peter Cooper.

There are also items that pertain to the college's first executive officer, Abram S. Hewitt, and to the Cooper and Hewitt families.

The Archives are available by appointment to any individual with a legitimate research request.

Please contact Carol Salomon for further information.

 

Peter Cooper Medallion by Giangaetano Cecere
           
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  last updated July 16, 2008