Special Collections & University Archives

Knight Library, North Wing, 2nd Floor, Paulson Reading Room
1299 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1299
Reference & Use Requests
Phone: 541-346-3068
Fax: 541-346-3485

General Hours and Current hours

Winter Term Hours:

January 5 through March 20:

Monday through Friday: 10 am - 4:30 pm

Saturdays: 11 am - 4:30 pm

Special Collections and University Archives will open at 11:00 on Monday, March 2.

Please check the Current Hours calendar for all up-to-date hours and closings.

SCUA Blog: News, Events, and Collections Highlights

• World War II and the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council (1/23/2015)
• Student Protests on the UO Campus: Demonstrations of the 1960s (1/21/2015)
• The History of the Oregon Mascot (Part 1 and Part 2) (12/30-31/2014)
• Oregon's Connection to the Holiday Classic "It's A Wonderful Life" (12/19/2014)
• When was University of Oregon Footbal Born? (12/18/2014)
• Colonel John Leader, the Man that Prepared Oregon for World War I (12/16/2014)
• Oregon's Civil War Duel: An Overview of Historical Highlights (11/28/2014)
• Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian: Are you interested in finding out more about these volumes or would like to come and view them? An appointment in advance is required -- find out full details here. 
• See past events and all news on our blog.

Reference & Use Requests

• Use our form to submit requests for research or use permission.  We require all requests be written via email, fax or letter. Requests made by phone have to be transcribed.
• Timely requests: Some collections require advance notice to be made available.
  • Off-site items may take up to two weeks to transport and review.
  • Architectural drawings (especially for Saturday viewing) must be requested 72 hours in advance.
  • Glass-plate negatives, early manuscripts and other extremely fragile or high-value items require confirmed  appointments. Walk-in requests may be accommodated if there is sufficient staffing.
  • On Saturdays, confirmed prior appointments are required for early manuscripts, glass-plate negatives, architectural drawings
  • Before using these materials, a reference interview is highly recommended
• Traveling? Please contact us before planning a trip so we can confirm our hours and make sure the collections you need are available when you arrive. Our schedule is subject to change.