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 the mission of Grand Valley State University.
Exhibits
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
To The Letter Episode 12: Wounded in Action
August 31, 2018
To The Letter Episode 11: Peace on Earth
August 24, 2018
To The Letter Episode 10: Remembering the Bad Times
August 17, 2018
To The Letter Episode 9: We Will Always Have Paris
August 10, 2018
Scheduled Classes and Events
Reading Room Closed
April 30, 2019 All Day
The Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room will be closed to researchers for the Libraries' end of year retreat.