Helping students and researchers understand the past and its relationship with the present.
Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) collects, preserves, and provides access to manuscript collections, university records, rare books, oral histories, photographs and more.
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If you are visiting in person, please book an appointment at least two business days in advance of your visit. You are welcome to reserve time on multiple days if capacity allows. Unfortunately, same-day appointments or walk-ins cannot be accommodated at this time.
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Richard J. Daley Library
Located on the 3rd floor of the Richard J. Daley Library, this location holds archival collections and rare books, as well university records and faculty/staff papers related to the east side of campus.
Hours: Appointment only
801 S. Morgan St.
Chicago, IL 60607Phone: (312) 996-2742
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Library of the Health Sciences - Chicago
Located on the 3rd floor of the Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago, this location holds archival collections and rare books focused on the history of the health sciences, as well university records and faculty/staff papers related to the west side of campus.
Hours: Appointment only
1750 W. Polk St.
Chicago, IL 60612Phone: (312) 996-8977
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