Frequently Asked Questions

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Rotary members and the public may conduct research in the archives by appointment only. To request a research appointment, please  at least three weeks in advance. Before scheduling an appointment, our archivists will ask you about your research topic and check the availability of potentially relevant materials. Some materials may be unavailable due to conditions, restrictions set by donors or our archivists, or RI's privacy policy. Permission to examine materials is not authorization to publish them in whole or in part. Sometimes, we may be unable to accommodate visits, especially around the time of our International Assembly, convention, and major holidays. If you're interested in seeing materials from the archives but don't want to do research, we suggest scheduling a , our world headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA. The tour includes a selection of historic materials on display.
You can try searching for a name in  of The Rotarian or the . Please remember that unless a person served in a district or international leadership position, we may have very little information on him or her. Current club and district officers seeking past membership details for current members should contact the .
We can help Rotary members find information about their own clubs, such as charter dates, names of charter members, and names of sponsor clubs. If you're researching a club other than your own, we can provide limited information. You can also see if the club has contact information on its website and ask it to assist with your questions. Public libraries and local historical societies can direct you to local resources that may have information about Rotarians or Rotary clubs. You can also  of The Rotarian magazine for mentions of a club.
View your own membership record, including your personal contribution history and recognition summary, on . Or request this information from the .