Special Collections
Need historical statistics on Louisiana? Looking for population data for Acadiana? Searching for family history?
Special Collections encompass the following:
- University Archives & Acadiana Manuscripts Collection
- Louisiana Room
- Rare Book Collection
- Cajun & Creole Music Collection
- U.S. Government Information
- Digital Archives
- UL Lafayette Institutional Repository (IR)
Other Collections and Affiliates include:
- Blanco Public Policy Center
- Center for Louisiana Studies
- Ernest J. Gaines Center
- Guilbeau Center for Public History
- Hilliard Art Museum
Research Guides
The UL Lafayette Special Collections Research Guide shows how to research and explore our archives and services. We also offer research guides by academic descipline.
Visits
Special Collections services are open to the public, whether University-affiliated or not. Making appointments in advance is strongly recommended, though not required. All materials in Special Collections are non-circulating and cannot leave the Reading Room.
Users can make requests using the following methods:
- Call: (337) 482-6031
- Email: speccoll@louisiana.edu
- Chat: Ask Us! Special Collections
- Appointment: Although not required, appointments are strongly recommended. Users can complete a Research Appointment Form.
- Visit: Users are welcome to visit in-person. Special Collections is located in Room 314 on the 3rd Floor.
- Form: Use this form to make digitization requests.
Policies
- Special Collections Policy
- Digitization and Photoduplication Policy
- Jefferson Caffery Reading Room User Policy
Citations & References
For guidance on citations and references to archival materials, view the Special Collections Reference Citations Research Guide.
Interested in Donating to the Archives?
Complete the University Libraries' Deed of Gift Form (PDF).
To transfer institutional records to the University Archives, complete the University Libraries' Internal Transfer Form (PDF).
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Special Collections
Edith Garland Dupre Library, 3rd Floor, Room 314, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 400 E. St. Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503, (337) 482-6031, speccoll@louisiana.edu
