The University of Pittsburgh has a rich and colorful history, much of which is documented in publications and photographic images held by the University Archives. Through the financial support from the Office of Provost, the University Library System's Digital Research Library digitized a set of key materials that reflect portions of the university’s documented history.

This Web site greatly expands access to material that is frequently sought by students, faculty, and staff to support their research and scholarship needs. More than 77,000 pages of text are searchable or browsable along with hundreds of images that visually depict some of the many people, buildings and events that comprise Pitt history.