About Special Collections

Special Collections includes four units: The Poetry Collection, University Archives, Rare & Special Books and The Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection. Housed separately from the Libraries’ regular collections, the rich literary and historical materials found in these collections make them invaluable to researchers and a distinguished part of the university.

  • Hours / Location
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    Exceptions including intersessions, exam periods, and holidays in the current term, are listed with the hours.
  • Staff Directory
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  • Policies
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    We ask for your understanding of the policies that balance the need for access with the long-term preservation of the collections, and appreciate your cooperation.
  • Donations to Special Collections
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    Gifts of books, manuscripts, archival materials, and other tangible materials significantly contribute to the excellence of the University Libraries Special Collections.
  • Reference Requests
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    Do you have a question you'd like to send to Special Collections? Please fill out the form below to send your questions to us. Upon receipt of this form, Special Collections will send you an e-mail message when we are able to process the answer to your question.