Research & Collections
Research with the Archives of the History of American Psychology
Established in 1965, the Archives of the History of American Psychology is the world’s largest repository of manuscripts, books, media, and artifacts relevant to the history of psychology and related human sciences. These collections document the history of psychology in all of its forms, from the laboratories of the late nineteenth century to hospitals, schools, and businesses in the new millennium.
Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
73 S. College Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-4302
Researchers must schedule an appointment by telephone or email. Appointments must be made two weeks in advance.
Monday through Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Please note that the Cummings Center closes for all major holidays
Free visitor parking is available in the lot directly adjacent to our building, which includes four visitor spots and one accessible parking spot near the front door. Three additional free visitor spaces are available in Lot 30, on the corner of College & Market Streets.
Additional paid parking is available in Lot 30, as well as Lot 40 (on Mill Street, just a short walk from the Cummings Center). Visitors must scan the ParkMobile QR code and enter their vehicle license plate. Additional metered parking is available on College Street. Metered parking is $1/hour and is operated by the City of Akron via the Flowbird app.
A wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. An interior elevator provides access to the archives, located on the second floor. A wheelchair is also kept on-site and is available for loan to visitors.
For more information, see our accessibility page.
Phone: 330-972-6474
Email: ahap@uakron.edu
Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
73 S. College Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-4302
Researchers must schedule an appointment by telephone or email. Appointments must be made two weeks in advance.
Monday through Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Please note that the Cummings Center closes for all major holidays
Free visitor parking is available in the lot directly adjacent to our building, which includes four visitor spots and one accessible parking spot near the front door. Three additional free visitor spaces are available in Lot 30, on the corner of College & Market Streets.
Additional paid parking is available in Lot 30, as well as Lot 40 (on Mill Street, just a short walk from the Cummings Center). Visitors must scan the ParkMobile QR code and enter their vehicle license plate. Additional metered parking is available on College Street. Metered parking is $1/hour and is operated by the City of Akron via the Flowbird app.
A wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. An interior elevator provides access to the archives, located on the second floor. A wheelchair is also kept on-site and is available for loan to visitors.
For more information, see our accessibility page.
Phone: 330-972-6474
Email: ahap@uakron.edu
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