Where to start

Special Collections accepts donations of all types of documents, from rare books, to textual records like correspondence, manuscripts, diaries, and articles; photographs, negatives, and slides; video and audio recordings; and anything in between. Almost any type of document has the potential to interest researchers, so please do not take any steps to reorganize or destroy any records before contacting Special Collections. Even a post-it note may have value and provide important context.

When proposing a donation, the first step is to contact the Special Collections Archivist by phone or email so that we may learn more about your gift and provide you with guidance on how to prepare your records for donation.