This lovely story shows how Curator of Manuscripts Linda Long found a special way to recognize her late partner by creating an endowment. See how Long, along with Anne Laskaya, a colleague in the English department, are honoring their deceased spouses' legacies in history and education.

Each year, the Special Collections and University Archives' fellowship program attracts researchers from around the globe, spanning various disciplines and fields of study. This year is no exception, as we welcome a fantastic group of individuals whose research promises to enrich our understanding of history, culture, and our very own collections.

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Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) is pleased to host an ongoing series of lectures by traveling fellows whose research and expertise include feminist science fiction, Oregon lesbian intentional communities, the novelist Ken Kesey, conservative and libertarian political movements, as well as print and print culture. Talks are free, open to the public and held virtually on Zoom. More information, including applications for future fellowships, is available on SCUA’s website here.

May's discussion features Sam Wrigglesworth, 2023 Tee A. Corinne Memorial Travel Fellow.

Join us for a celebration of our student fellows!

Each year, Special Collections and University Archives is honored to offer a series of student fellowships that give UO Ducks a chance to work in our special collections repository. Join us to celebrate our current fellows as they share their incredible work in the archive.

Join the University of Oregon (UO) Libraries to celebrate "Chasing Gold at Hayward: The UO’s Olympic Trials Legacy," an exhibit celebrating the entwined histories of UO’s Hayward Field and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Track & Field. This immersive, archival exhibit details the significant connection between the UO, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, and the University’s beloved Hayward Field. Positioned at the heart of a bustling university campus, the iconic stadium stands as a testament to Eugene’s fervent local athletic community and its enduring passion for track and field.  It is the site of stories of victories, heartaches, and record-breaking moments.  

Join us in the Knight Library Browsing Room (Knight 106) to enjoy short program featuring Vice Provost and University Librarian Dr. Alicia Salaz and Athletics Archivist and exhibit curator Lauren Goss. Beverages and small bites will be served.

Special Collections & University Archives is pleased to announce the opening of "Reclamation," an exhibition featuring two contemporary Native photographers, Zig Jackson and Pamela Peters.

Presenting a new exhibition in Special Collections and University Archives. David Call's artwork underlies a desire to reveal the truth about the oppressive experiences in his own life as a Deaf person and the truth about how Deaf people experience the world. His art promotes a reframing of how Deaf people are viewed by the dominant culture.