Established in 1995 at the Ayn Rand Institute, the Ayn Rand Archives is the most comprehensive repository of Ayn Rand material. The Archives collects, preserves, and promotes Ayn Rand’s legacy.
Access to the Archives is granted at the discretion of the Ayn Rand Institute. We will respond to research queries and general reference questions. Please allow up to two weeks for responses.
Prospective donors of material for the Archives should contact us at [email protected].
We have one active volunteer project, involving the transcription (typing) of material from Ayn Rand’s personal papers. If you are interested in joining this project, please contact us at [email protected].
Audra Hilse
Archivist
Audra Hilse is the archivist at the Ayn Rand Archives, where she manages the Archives’ collections and staff. She holds a BA in History, an MLIS, a Digital Archives Specialist certificate from the Society of American Archivists and is a graduate of the Objectivist Academic Center. Prior to joining ARI, she worked at corporate archives and county historical societies. (See here for her Expert information.)
Brandon Lisi
Associate Archivist
Brandon Lisi is a historian who manages the physical holdings of the Ayn Rand Archives and assists with digital archival projects. He also writes articles for ARI’s online journal, New Ideal, and for Ayn Rand Today, based on his archival research. Mr. Lisi holds a master’s degree in history and is a graduate of ARU. (See here for his Expert information.)
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