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Collection Areas

St. Mary's Hall, Our Lady of the Pillar statue on lawn in front of the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception

UD History

University Archives chronicles UD’s history, documenting growth, change, signs of the times and campus life.

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Distinctive Collections

Items captured in these collections highlight athletics, the arts, politics and the pursuits of UD alumni.

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Rare Books

The rare books in this collection include manuscripts as well as early and limited-edition books.

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Search the Archives

Explore the broad scope of the University Archives and Special Collections online.

eCommons, a service of University of Libraries, is an open-access institutional repository for content produced by UD faculty, staff and students, including digital collections from the University Archives and Special Collections.

ArchivesSpace allows users to access finding aids and inventories for University Archives and Special Collections, the U.S. Catholic Special Collection and the Marian Library.

News and Stories
two scans of booklet pages side by side. One has a portrait of Dunbar and the other is a photo of his memorial
Libraries
03.19.2026

Paul Laurence Dunbar Memorial: Then and Now link-arrow link-arrow

A booklet published in 1909 for the dedication ceremony in Woodland Cemetery emphasizes the memory and importance of the acclaimed writer.
an aerial image of campus on the cover of the Focus magazine
Libraries
02.17.2026

‘Focus’ on eCommons link-arrow link-arrow

A campus newspaper published for faculty and staff from 1967 to 1982 is now available digitally worldwide.
Micah looks through a stack of Flyer News papers in the archives
Libraries
10.02.2025

Past and Presence link-arrow link-arrow

A history major walks into an archive … and well, the rest is history. Micah Mifsud ’26 describes working in University Archives and Special Collections.
Contact University Archives and Special Collections
Albert Emanuel Hall, Room 212
937-229-4256 email
Visit

Visitors are welcome, but appointments are required. The reading room includes a copy machine, three round tables and seating for 11.

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