A divided world.
A shared historical record.

Cold War Archive is a digital catalog for the documents, photographs, maps, and technical materials that help us examine the Cold War.

Start with the source

Browse the collections, search the text of documents, and download original files. Each record brings together a description, subject tags, technical details, and provenance when known.

Context matters

Historical materials reflect their creators and their time. Inclusion in this archive does not imply endorsement. Descriptions and transcriptions are research aids; consult the original file when citing a source.

An evolving collection

Records are reviewed before publication. Metadata may be incomplete, and scanned material may not have searchable text. Consult the rights and usage notes on each record before reuse.