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Special Collections Division

The Special Collections Division is the Libraries' major resource for rare and archival materials covering a broad range of topics, formats, and periods. Research strengths include the history of the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Western Canada; architecture; book arts; 19th century American literature; photography; and historical children's literature. Special Collections also houses the official Archives of the University of Washington.

Please note: Special Collections will be open Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, from 1-4:45 but access to some archival materials will not be available due to lack of staffing.

We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions or want to check whether a particular item will be available on this day, you may contact Special Collections.

Now on Display
Enduring Themes : People and Place Recent Additions to the Pacific Northwest Collection Dec. 2008 - Mar. 2009 Special Collections Lobby More...

Spotlight on Our Digital Collections

The Seattle Digital Photograph Collection shows the neighborhoods of Seattle, including downtown, Fremont, Ballard, West Seattle, and the Capitol Hill District. More....

Discover Our New Books
	* A hasty blow, or, The scandals of peace / By A.L.O.E. * History of Alexander the Great / By Jacob Abbott ... * History of Genghis Khan. * Mary Erskine : a Franconia story / by the author of the Rollo books. More...

Explore Our Latest Archival Finding Aids

- Scroggin family albums
- George G. Cantwell photographs
- Durham, Anderson, Freed Company photograph collection
- Federal Emergency Relief Administration/Civil Works Administration Improvements Photograph Collection
- J. Lister Holmes photograph collection
More....

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