The Rose Archives

SUNY Brockport was originally referred to as a "Normal School" where all classes were held in what is now known as Hartwell Hall.

The College is home to many traditions that have come and gone over the years. The "Daisy Chain" procession would lead into commencement during the 1960s

Our professors are the backbone of the College. The Rose Archives is home to a plethora of material on our past and present faculty.

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Staff looking at old material in the Rose Archives

About the Rose Archives

The Rose Archives is housed on the ground floor of the Drake Memorial Library. It tells the story of the University from its inception as a private “academy” in 1835 through the present day.

An old poster from 1967 that has Hartwell Hall drawn on it

Online Resources

The Archives has an entire online resource dedicated to portraying our the history of the University. If you are unable to visit the archives in person, our digital resources can help you understand the depth of our history.