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Special Collections and Rare Books provides researchers with access to a vast array of unique primary and published materials, including rare books, archival materials, and manuscripts.

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Features
  • Indigenous Storytelling from the Lutz Collection

    Indigenous Storytelling from the Lutz Collection

    View selection of Indigenous storytelling books.

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  • Experience the power of IMAGeNation!

    Experience the power of IMAGeNation!

    Check out the materials from the Indigenous Media Arts Group (IMAG) archive

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  • Perry the Poster Man Collection

    "Perry the Poster Man" Collection in Special Collections & Rare Books

    Almost 1200 images now available online! 

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  • The Judith Marcuse Dance Collection

    Explore the Judith Marcuse Dance Collection

    Almost 900 items digitized and available online!

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  • Register now for our monthly Special Collections and Rare Books tour.

    Join us for an in-person tour

    Register now for our monthly Special Collections and Rare Books tour.

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News and events
  1. Experience the Power of IMAGeNation: materials from the Indigenous Media Arts Group archive September 25 - December 22
  2. Explore From Draft to Book : A Journey Through the Publishing Process September 25 - December 22
  3. Visit the Special Collections exhibit: Indigenous Storytelling from the Lutz Collection September through December
  4. Register now for our monthly Special Collections and Rare Books tour Third Thursday of the month (Sept-April)
  5. Statement on Harmful Language in Archival Description: Special Collections and Rare Books
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