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Special Collections and University Archives is open by appointment to GVSU community members only.
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COVID-19 Journaling Project
Special Collections & University Archives invites members of the GVSU community to write and submit a journal of your experience during this extraordinary time to the COVID-19 Journaling Project. For more information, click the link below.
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
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
To The Letter S2 E7: Bushwhacking
November 13, 2019
To The Letter S2 E6: The Invalid Corps
November 7, 2019
To The Letter S2 E5: Prisoner of War
November 6, 2019
To The Letter S2 E4: Sisters of Charity
November 5, 2019
To The Letter S2 E3: Sawbones
November 4, 2019
To The Letter S2 E2: Always Be Prepared
November 1, 2019