University Archives and Special Collections
The University Archives maintains the corporate memory of St. Cloud State University by preserving and using University records and publications of continuing value. Materials in the Archives document the University's development and serve as a convenient source of reliable information about University programs, people, policies, and property.
The University Archives also houses and manages records from organizations such as the state Inter Faculty Organization, the SCSU Faculty Association, the Minnesota Educational Media Organization, the Minnesota Business Educators, Inc., and the Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange.
Mission
What we do, how, and why
About the Archives
Where we are, who we are, services provided, and how to best contact us
Digital Exhibits
On-line exhibits spotlighting material held at the University Archives
News
Keep tabs on the latest news, collections received, records made available, and anything else of interest about University Archives [UPDATED: December 19, 2008]
Records Retention
Records retention help to guide St. Cloud State offices of what records to keep for how long
Index (on campus use only)
An on-line index of some of the material held at the University Archives
About the Records
University RecordsThe University Archives preserves records of long-term value created St. Cloud State University. Finding aids and indexes are available for portions of the collection. Minnesota Authors Manuscripts CollectionThe Minnesota Authors Manuscripts Collection consists of materials by and about several authors with ties to central Minnesota and the St. Cloud area. Sinclair LewisThe University Archives contains a wealth of material relating to the world-famous author Sinclair Lewis, who was born in Sauk Center, Minnesota. |
Rare Books and Special CollectionsThe University Archives maintains rare books and special collections, including the William Henry Jackson chromolithographs, Don Boros Theatre Collection, and William Lindgren Asian Art Collection. Finding aids are available for portions of the collection. Organizational RecordsThe University Archives maintains records of organizations, including the Faculty Association, IFO, and MEMO. Finding aids are available for portions of the collection Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO) Equipment ArchivesThe MEMO Equipment Archives of early to recently-outdated audiovisual equipment used in Minnesota. |