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## Archives & Special Collections
Archives & Special Collections [ASC Home][42] [Search our collections][77] [Research][78] [Visit][79] [News & events][80] [Building information][23]
### Welcome
The University of Minnesota Libraries' Department of Archives and Special Collections (ASC) collects and preserves an amazing array of materials that support interdisciplinary research. The collections are available to anyone with a desire to explore, discover and learn. ASC supports teaching and learning for the University community, K-12, and lifelong learners, and sponsors an active program of exhibitions and programs that are open to the public.
### Search
#### Archival collection guides
Use collection guides (or finding aids) that describe a collection of archival records, personal papers, or manuscripts to locate material for your research. The guide may be a brief summary or a detailed description and inventory.
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Search our digital collections of images, maps, films and videos, audio tapes, rare volumes and publications, and select items from archival collections.
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Explore the University of Minnesota Libraries catalog for information about rare and special books, periodicals, and other publications held by Archives and Special Collections units.
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#### [Charles Babbage Institute Archives][82]
As both archives and research center, CBI promotes the study and understanding of the history of information technology and its impact on society.
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#### [Children's Literature Research Collections][84]
The Children's Literature Research Collections holds books, comics, story papers, dime novels, and other materials related to the creation of children's literature, including original manuscripts and artwork.
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#### [Givens Collection of African American Literature][86]
The Givens Collection facilitates access to African American history and culture through its rare book and archival collections, and through Umbra Search.
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The Immigration History Research Center Archives documents im/migration to the United States from 1850 to the present, with materials created largely by immigrants and social service providers.
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The Bell Library documents the history and impact of trade and cross-cultural contact around the globe prior to 1825 C.E.  More than 15 languages are represented in rare books, manuscripts/archival collections, and maps.
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The YMCA Archives documents one of the nation's largest and oldest nonprofits and its programs to support social welfare, spiritual and mental development, and physical education.
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The Northwest Architectural Archives is the repository for the records of architects, engineers, contractors, landscape architects, interior designers, and local professional societies from the Midwest region.
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Preserving Minnesota's cultural legacy in music, theater, and dance, the Archives holds scripts, prompt books, costume and set designs, photos, and AV recordings from organizations, actors, designers, and directors.
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#### [Sherlock Holmes Collection][98]
The Sherlock Holmes Collections constitute the largest gathering of material documenting the transformation of Holmes from a Victorian literary creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to a 21st century pop culture icon.
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SCRB serves as the University Libraries' general repository for publications that require special handling due to rarity, age, value, or fragility.
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The Tretter Collection in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Studies includes published materials, organizational records, and personal papers providing insights into the GLBT experience, and is the home of the Tretter Transgender Oral History Project.
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University Archives is the institutional home for historical documents, departmental collections, data, photographs, publications, and websites of the University, including faculty papers and research and administrative records.
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