Special Collections and Archives

1917 black and white panoramic photograph of the University of Idaho campus, featuring rolling hills and the College Gothic style administration building

Special Collections and Archives is a department within the University of Idaho Library that specializes in the acquisition, preservation, and accessibility of archival research materials that document the history and culture of Idaho and the University of Idaho.

Our materials freely accessible to the campus community and the public. Here's how to find materials:

Search our finding aids on Archives West

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Contact Us

Email: libspec@uidaho.edu
Phone: (208) 885-0845


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