Search Special Research Collections

The University Libraries Special Research Collections provides access to a variety of primary and secondary source materials, many of which are unique to the University of Oklahoma. Our holdings include rare books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, sound recordings and artifacts. 

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This database contains finding aids for archival collections at the University of Oklahoma Libraries.

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Use the Special Research Collections search scope to limit Discover results to collection items.

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Access to materials digitized from our collections, including History of Science and Western History Collections.