The Student Movement Archive is a Global Student Forum repository aimed at collecting, preserving, and making accessible the historical materials of student organizations from around the globe. Whether it's documents, photographs, publications, or other significant artifacts, our archive is designed to honor the history and impact of student activism, organizing, and movements.
You can check out some of the archived material here:
Who Can Contribute?
The Student Movement Archive welcomes contributions from a diverse array of student organizations and individuals who have played a role in shaping the student movement.
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Student Organizations
- Active Organizations: Current student groups looking to preserve their ongoing activities and achievements can archive materials to ensure their history is recorded and accessible.
- Historical Organizations: Groups that have been influential in the past and have accumulated significant historical materials over the years can contribute their archives to maintain their legacy.
Closing Organizations
- Disbanding Groups: If your student organization is unfortunately closing down, we offer a secure repository for your records. This ensures that your efforts, accomplishments, and the history of your organization are not lost.
- Merged Organizations: Groups that are merging with others or transforming into new entities can archive their previous records to document their unique history and contributions.
Alumni and Former Student leaders
- Individual Contributions: Alumni and former Student leaders who have personal collections of documents, photographs, or memorabilia related to student movements can contribute these materials to enrich the archive.
- Testimonies and Oral Histories: Personal stories, experiences, and oral histories from individuals who have been involved in student activism provide valuable insights and context to the archival materials.
Academic Institutions and Libraries
- University Archives: Academic institutions with collections related to student activities and movements can collaborate with us to make these materials more widely accessible.
- Libraries and Research Centers: Libraries that have special collections on student activism can partner with us to ensure their materials are preserved and integrated into a broader narrative of the student movement.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Youth and Student-Focused NGOs: Organizations that have supported or worked closely with student movements can contribute their records and materials to highlight the broader impact and collaborations within the movement.
Historians and Researchers
- Research Contributions: Historians and researchers who have gathered extensive materials on student movements can share their findings, ensuring that their research benefits a wider audience and contributes to the collective historical record.
How to Contribute
- Contact Us: Send a brief description of the materials you wish to archive to our archival team.
- Assessment: Our team will assess the materials and discuss the best method for transfer and preservation.
- Transfer: Arrange for the transfer of materials to our archive, either physically or digitally.
- Acknowledgement: Receive a certificate of contribution and recognition on our website.
