Arts Center - 19th Century Collection

The Arts and Special Collections Research Center holds over 48,000 rare and unique items.  In this guide we are highlighting materials published in the 19th century. These titles hold a wealth of information on topics ranging from literature to medicine, slavery to geology, Native Americans to the Civil War, Bible commentaries to life in 19^th Century America and a little bit of everything in between. We have poetry, theatrical works, memoirs, sermons, Bibles, significant imprints, and so much more!

Find and Access

Published materials can be discovered in OneSearch. Materials in the Special Collections will display a status of "By Appointment Only".  

Once you have identified an item or items that you would like to use, please use the Request a Visit form.

This guide serves as a starting point for research and engagement with these unique and rare collections.  It provides access to selected resources as well as instructional material to support your curriculum or individual research.

The Arts and Special Collections Research Center encourages students, faculty, visiting researchers and members of the community to explore our unique collections.

Special Collections require extra care and protection due to their unique nature.  This means they are kept in spaces that do not allow public access and you will need to make an appointment to view them.