Seneca Archives and Special Collections is a service of Seneca Libraries that identifies, preserves, and makes available for use Seneca's inactive records of long-term value, as well as the private donations of archival records and special collections that come from individuals and organizations closely associated with Seneca.
Our resources are open to all members of the Seneca community and outside visitors for the purposes of research, teaching, publication, and general interest.
What's at the Archives?
Seneca Archives and Special Collections welcomes departmental transfers of inactive records, and donations of private records from faculty, staff, and alumni.
For more information on transfers and donations, contact the archivist using the email link provided to the right of the page.
July 9, 2024 -- New video added to homepage. "The Future is Now" (12mins, ca.1981)
January 16, 2024 -- Images Newsletter (1985 - 1989) has been added to the Past Publications area.
August 9, 2023 -- New sections have been added to this website featuring digitized full-time course calendars and early college documentation. Check back for updates as more records are digitized and made available in these new areas, and on AtoM in the coming months.
September 13, 2022 -- Some big news for Seneca Archives and Special Collections. We've moved! The archives and special collections service has relocated to the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building at York University. In-person research appointments are available!
Click here to explore Seneca's past student and staff produced publications, including:
Images, Impact, The Oblique Times, The Payday Post,
The President's Bulletin, The Seneca, The Senecan, SeneNews, Update, and The Buzz
* At this time only a select few publications are fully available through this portal. *
Please contact the Archivist if you are interested in viewing any publications not yet available online.
A historical art resource, featuring over 3000 original works of hand drawn illustrations, paintings, and other techniques.
A collaboration between Seneca Libraries and the Faculty of Communication, Art and Design.
Dr. Ursula Martius Franklin
Chinese Art and Civilization Collection
A collection of books and manuscripts on the subject of Chinese art and civilization.
Donated by Canadian metallurgist, research physicist, author, and educator Dr. Ursula Martius Franklin.
Seneca @ York
Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building, DB 0034
88 The Pond Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 25S
For more information on parking, see Parking at Seneca.
Monday - Friday
9:00am – 4:00pm
Researchers are strongly encouraged to contact our office in advance of their visit. This allows our staff adequate time to prepare your requests and suggest additional resources.
This is Seneca College (5mins, 1968)
A short promotional film showcasing Seneca's first year of operations at 43 Sheppard Avenue East, as well as the planning and construction of Finch Campus at 1750 Finch Ave East.
"The Future is Now" (12mins, ca. 1981)
