Welcome to Special Collections and University Archives
Special Collections and University Archives collects, preserves, and shares rare and distinguished book collections and historical records, photographs, media, and artwork to support excellent teaching, high-impact student learning, and active scholarship at Grand Valley State University. We are located in Seidman House, on the Allendale campus. Seidman House is also home to a large quiet study lounge, exhibition hall, and Special Collections' teaching space.
What We Have
Learn about Special Collections and archival materials available in Seidman House and online.
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Useful Links
Exhibits
On digitization
June 23, 2022
D.J. Angus and The Great Flood of 1913
March 2, 2022
Cataloging Your Dream Home
December 13, 2021
Rosedale Library
June 23, 2021
The Ski Hill
February 1, 2021
What Sparks Archives Joy
April 16, 2020
Mathias J. Alten: The Dean of Michigan Painters
January 29, 2020
Women in Sports at GVSU
December 5, 2019
To The Letter S2 E13: Mustering Out
November 22, 2019
To The Letter S2 E12: The End of the War
November 21, 2019
To The Letter S2 E11: U.S. Sanitary Commission
November 20, 2019
To The Letter S2 E10: Black Soldiers in the Army
November 18, 2019
To The Letter S2 E9: Vote for President!
November 15, 2019
To The Letter S2 E8: Its So Rare We Get Any Mail Here
November 14, 2019