Archives and Special Collections

Additionally, the Library proudly maintains several special collections, among them:

• The Gallery Archives documenting the history of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery from its inception in 1862 as The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy to the present day. Contains the official records of the museum and its volunteer organizations, including minutes of the Board of Directors, Annual Reports, departmental files, artists’ correspondence, photographs, drawings, video and audiotape interviews
• Subject files on artists and art organizations comprising exhibition announcements, clippings, reviews, and other unique ephemeral items
• A collection of first and rare editions, artists’ books, and art objects