The Digital Archives & Special Collections of the Biddle Law Library

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“Hsieh-Chai”, sculpture by Henry Mitchell housed at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

The Biddle Archives & Special Collections at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School preserves and promotes significant collections from the American Law Institute, the National Bankruptcy Archives, and Penn Carey Law, along with rare books and manuscripts that document the legal profession's history. This site features selected holdings, including digitized and born-digital materials. Learn more about our collections by visiting our website.

The Archives of the American Law Institute (ALI)

Explore the American Law Institute’s collections, including materials from the First Restatement, minutes from Council and Executive Committee meetings, and photos from ALI events.

The National Bankruptcy Archives (NBA)

Explore the National Bankruptcy Archives, featuring event photographs and oral and written histories from bankruptcy judges and lawyers.

Penn Carey Law Collections

Explore the records of Penn Carey Law, including yearbooks (The Report), event photographs, oral histories, publications, and other materials. 

Manuscripts & Rare Books

Browse curated highlights from our rare book holdings alongside personal papers and manuscript collections created by faculty, legal practitioners, and collectors who have shaped the study of legal history.