University Archives and Special Collections
Adelphi Archives and Special Collections (UASC) collects, preserves, and provides access to unique and rare materials of enduring value; and serves as the institutional memory of 91¹ú²ú by collecting, preserving, and providing access to materials that document its history.
About UASC
Adelphi Archives
The Adelphi Archives collects, holds, preserves, and makes accessible the historical records of 91¹ú²ú documenting the history of the University, its students, faculty and administration. These archival records encompass a wide variety of formats and media including documents, letters, reports, yearbooks, photographs, student newspapers, memorabilia, theses and dissertations, video and audio recordings, and digital records of all kinds.Ìý
Adelphi Special Collections
Covering a wide variety of subjects and historical periods, Adelphi Special Collections include rare books, manuscripts, photographs, pamphlets, artwork and other primary sources. Among the notable special collections held by 91¹ú²ú are those concerned with the late 18th / early 19th century British radicals William Cobbett (1763-1835) and William Hone (1780-1842); the pioneering dancer and choreographer Ruth St. Denis (1879-1968); New York Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff (1858-1913); the congressional papers of Rep. Carolyn McCarthy; and the comic art of Bill and Bunny Hoest.

History major Nicole Quirke examines documents in 91¹ú²ú’s archives with Edward Reno, PhD, associate professor and chair of 91¹ú²ú’s history department.
How to Search Archives and Special Collections
OneSearch
OneSearch, 91¹ú²ú Library’s online catalog, is a useful tool for finding information about 91¹ú²ú library’s many special collections. It is particularly useful for searching 91¹ú²ú’s Rare Books collection.
Finding Aids
Finding aids are descriptive guides or inventories that provide information about the organization and content of manuscripts and archival collections. Finding aids for specific special collections and for the University Archives are discoverable by the UASC digital collections portal.
Collections Contacts
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Residence Hall A 005 LL
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