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Portland State University Library's Special Collections
Special Collections is home to over 5,500 rare, unique or historically significant items dating from the 15th century to the present and encompassing a broad range of formats including books, journals, manuscripts, papers and records, photographs, maps, comic books, audio-visual material, realia and ephemera.
Special Collections is a rich and rewarding resource for students, faculty and the community and all are encouraged to consult with library staff to identify how Special Collections might enhance your creative and scholarly work.
Highlights from Special Collections include:
- Search Catalog
- Make an Appointment / Contact Special Collections
- Reading Room Policies
- Fee Schedule
(coming soon)
- Mission Statement
- Interested in using primary resources from the collection in your courses?
Contact Special Collections for information on collection tours, classroom visits, and other instructional support.
Records for all of Special Collections holdings are included in the library catalog.
Special collection items are non-circulating and available by appointment only. Please consult the reading room policies and then contact Special Collections at specialcollections@lists.pdx.edu or 503.725.9883 for an appointment.
Special Collections
Millar Library 180
Portland State University
503.725.9883
specialcollections@lists.pdx.edu



