University Archives and Special Collections : University of Dayton, Ohio

University Archives and Special Collections

As keepers of University of Dayton history, our team manages, preserves and makes available unique-to-UD collections, including artifacts, papers, artwork and rare books. University Archives and Special Collections is located in Albert Emanuel Hall.

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Five students looking at a yearbook in the reading room. A trophy with a basketball net, a copy of Flyer News and freshman beanies are laying out on the table.

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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archival storage boxes for the Bing Davis collection placed on shelves

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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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.

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