What kinds of collections are in Special Collections and Archives?

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Learn about our collecting areas and a few specific collections in this online guide for new researchers.

Special Collections and Archives is comprised of two primary collecting programs: the Baltimore Studies Archives (BSA) and the University Archives (UA).

The BSA documents the making of modern Baltimore, particularly through the records of 20th century local philanthropic, civic, nonprofit, quasi-governmental institutions, and through the personal papers of individuals. Collection strengths in the Baltimore Studies Archives include urban planning and architecture, economic development, neighborhood oral histories and community association records, local television history, Baltimore area nonprofits, and grassroots community organizing, particularly related to the issues of education, housing, and highway construction. Secondary areas of collection development include Baltimore arts, local and statewide societies, state and national social work organizations, and national lineage groups. Please refer to the BSA Collection Development Policy for more information.

The University Archives (UA) documents the history of the University of Baltimore through its institutional records. Collection strengths of the University Archives include significant material related to the offices of the President, Provost, Vice-President for Administration and Finance, and University Relations and Institutional Research. The UA also contains an important set of historic Governance Records, documentation of Eastern College (one of the University’s predecessor institutions), major runs of University and student publications, significant Law School records and a photograph collection. For more information about University Archives, please refer to the University Archives Collections Development Policy.

  • Last Updated Mar 23, 2023
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