The Archives remained in Derryberry Hall until the completion of the new library. Since the summer of 1989, the University Archives has been in its present location in Room 100 of the University Library. The University Archives collects materials of legal, fiscal, and historical significance to the University and the surrounding region. The Archivist serves as a resource person to the University and the Upper Cumberland Region. The University Archives includes many different collections and many kinds of materials.
Many collections have artifacts included.
A small museum is slowly growing along with the archival holdings. As technology changes, so do the means by which information is preserved. The Archives is located in Room 100 in the University Library. No items in the archives may be checked out. The family, business and congressional papers of one of the Upper Cumberland's most distinguished citizens.