Special Collections & Archives

Good news! The Special Collections & Archives Department recently acquired a significant science fiction collection from U of I Alumna and longtime Moscow resident Victoria E. Mitchell. A recent news release provides more information. Check our Tumblr for photos of the collection!

The Special Collections and Archives department specializes in the acquisition, preservation, and use of research materials that document the cultural and environmental history of Idaho, and the University of Idaho. Our physical collections are available to be used throughout the year via our Reading Room. Many of our collections can also be viewed online, via the library's Digital Collections.

The new Special Collections and Archives Reading Room is in Room 121 on the library's first floor.

Spring Semester hours
(January 10th - May 11th)
Monday - Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
or by appointment.
Closed Weekends

Note: Reduced Hours April 16rd – 27th
Monday - Friday 10 am – 2 pm

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Featured Collections

Historical Photographs

This collection consists of historical photographs of the University of Idaho and many activities within the state of Idaho.

International Jazz Collections

The International Jazz Collection is the premiere jazz archive of the Pacific Northwest and is housed in the University of Idaho Library.

Idaho Harvester