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 Special Collections & University Archives

Special Collections 

Special Collections is home to over 5500 items deemed unique or rare and historically significant.  Holdings include books, journals, manuscripts, documents, photographs, maps, graphic novels, audio-visual material, and realia, spanning the 15th century to the present.  Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize this rich collection in their scholarly and creative work.  The Special Collections librarian also provides instruction on primary resources and arranges tours of the collection and classroom visits with original materials.  For more information, please visit the Special Collections Webpage.

University Archives

The University Archives collects, preserves and provides access to the historical records of Portland State from its beginnings as Vanport Extension Center to the present day.  The archives includes documents, correspondence, publications, program materials, photographs, moving images and ephemera from administrative departments, academic units, student organizations, and faculty and staff.  For more information, please visit the University Archives Webpage.