Seidman House contains the University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives. A large quiet study area with open work tables and comfortable seating overlooks the wooded ravines. Visitors to Seidman House can view displays of our rare books and archives and gain research access to our collections.
Quiet Study
Displays
Reading Room
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.
Exhibits
History of Medicine at Seidman House
August 1, 2019
A Century of Whimsy
July 15, 2019
WWII Paper Dolls
May 15, 2019
Archives Behind the Scenes: Student-Created Exhibitions
April 26, 2019
Archives Behind the Scenes: Processing
April 3, 2019
Archives Behind the Scenes: Acquisitions
March 21, 2019
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Sheet Music
February 28, 2019
Slave Narratives
February 14, 2019
Cooking in GVSU Archives
November 19, 2018
Postcards: 100 Years since the End of World War I
November 11, 2018
October is Archives Month!
October 3, 2018
25th Annual Grand Valley State University Shakespeare Festival
September 24, 2018
To the Letter Episode 15: The End
September 21, 2018
To The Letter Episode 14: Concentration Camps
September 14, 2018
To The Letter Episode 13: Hurt Again at Hürtgen
September 7, 2018
Scheduled Classes and Events
LIB 301 Research Methods
September 26, 2019 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
ENG 362 History of English Language
October 15, 2019 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
HSC 201
October 23, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
HSC 201
October 25, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
HST 370
October 28, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM