Archives & Special Collections

Archives & Special Collections

Archives & Special Collections acquires and preserves unique, rare, and specialized materials. The collections are available for the university community and general public to use in Criss Library and online.

  • Gifts and Diplomacy (1997-2009) exhibit from the Hagel Archives runs from May 22 through August 25, 2017 on the first floor of Criss Library

    Gifts and Diplomacy (1997-2009) exhibit from the Hagel Archives runs from May 22 through August 25, 2017 on the first floor of Criss Library Learn more

  • Celebrate Pride Month

    Historical issues of local LGBTQ+ magazine "The GayZette" now available Learn more

  • Omaha artist Emmy Gifford's costume designs now on display from June 1 through September 8, 2017 on the first floor of Criss Library

    Omaha artist Emmy Gifford's costume designs now on display from June 1 through September 8, 2017 on the first floor of Criss Library Learn more

  • Afghanistan Ambassador visits UNO Libraries

    Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Dr. Hamdullah Mohib views maps from the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries in the UNO Libraries’ Archives & Special Collections. Learn more

Whether working on a paper for a class, producing a film, researching a local history project, writing a book, or undertaking another creative project, UNO Libraries' Archives & Special Collections has the historical materials and expertise required.

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Collection Areas

University Archives

U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel Archives

Special Collections and Rare Books

Arthur Paul Afghanistan Collection