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Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA)

About the Library

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) plays a vital role in shaping the future by preserving the past. We collect, preserve, and catalog a wide range of materials, including rare books, personal and family papers, organizational archives, Oregon-related documents, visual materials, and historical records of the University of Oregon. These resources are made available for research and learning, offering valuable access to the UO community and scholars worldwide.

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Location and Contact

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA)

Paulson Reading Room
Knight Library, 2nd floor North

1501 Kincaid St. 
Eugene, OR 97403
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Email: spcarref@uoregon.edu (preferred)

Phone: 541-346-3068 (voicemail only)
 

Search Special Collections and University Archives

For more information about searching and accessing our materials, see our Searching for Collections page. 

SCUA Resources

EXPLORE COLLECTIONS
SCUA is home to rich collections including rare books, manuscripts, audio-visual materials and University Archives.
Explore SCUA Collections
PLAN A VISIT
We are open to all members of the UO community and the general public. We require all patrons to register and request materials at least five business days in advance of their visit. 
Learn more about Visiting
BRING YOUR CLASS TO SCUA
Our instructional sessions offer your students the opportunity to work with rare and archival materials in a hands-on and engaging environment. Visit for a single session, or collaborate with SCUA faculty on assignments and scaffolded series. 
Learn more about Instruction
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Fellowships and Student Opportunities

SCUA offers funding and onsite internships for researchers, students and our global community. 

Discover Opportunities

170,000+
collection items
1,300+
students taught every year
$23,500
offered in research funding per year

Events

Upcoming Events

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Event Postponed: Joe Whittle

The lecture and Q&A with Joe Whittle (Caddo), originally scheduled for Friday, January 24, 2025, at Knight Library has been postponed, with a reschedule date to be determined. The event, which was to feature Whittle’s work on LANDBACK: RETURNING PUBLIC LANDS TO NATIVE AMERICANS, explores the Landback Movement and its impact.
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Student Spotlights highlight the contributions our UO Libraries’ student employees make every day. More than 160 students contribute to our endeavors each year while building their career skills! Read on to meet Ryan Robertson, one of those students who helps make UO Libraries an amazing place to research, study, learn, and work.