The Pitzer History Project was started in 1968 by founding faculty member and history professor, Werner Warmbrunn. It is a collection of oral history interviews of students, alumni, faculty and staff as well as recordings of significant events on Pitzer's campus.

Collection consists of documents from a variety of departments within Pitzer College including but not limited to Admissions, Registrar's Office, Financial Aid and President's Office; faculty and course documentation; student papers; college publications; oral histories; and photographs.