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History 330 - Leech

Visiting Special Collections

You are welcome to return to Special Collections on your own to continue your research if you would like to look more closely at any of our materials or if you need additional research assistance. 

Hours            Monday-Thursday, 1:00-5:00 p.m., or by appointment.

Website        http://www.augustana.edu/library/special-collections                                     

Email            specialcollections@augustana.edu 

Phone           (309) 794-7643

How to Search and Request an Item or Collection

You can search the collections for additional content related to your chosen topic. Once you have decided on a collection or item, be sure to email specialcollections@augustana.edu with the following details. You may also visit us at the front desk during open hours (Mon-Thurs, 1-5 pm)  to request your items or ask us questions. 

For manuscript collections: Use ArchivesSpace to search across the finding aids. Provide the following to Special Collections. 

  • Collection title and number
  • Box numbers (limit to 2 boxes)
  • Example: John Hauberg papers (MSS 27) Boxes 44-46

For books and publications: Use the OneSearch catalog to search for items by subject, author, title, or keyword.  Locate the following for your request. 

  • Publication title and author
  • Call number 
  • Example: My Moline by John Cervantes - Mississippi Valley; F549.M7 C47 1986

For vertical files: Search our growing list of vertical files for people, organizations, events, or other subjects. Pass along the folder title for your request. 

  • Full title of folder
  • Example: Augustana College - Homecoming - 2020's

For photographs: For photographs, contact Special Collections for a photograph request. Alternatively, check our Flickr page for Augustana-related photographs. 

  • Photo ID # and description
  • Example: C-D00221: Early design of Old Main, 1884

Check out resources in the digital collections for additional content.