Special Collections Research Center

Welcome to Special Collections

The Special Collections Research Center is home to the University of Chicago Library's rare books, archives, and manuscript collections.  Special Collections is a vibrant, interactive place to conduct research, engage in classes using original sources, and view changing exhibitions.

News

Exhibitions

Current and Forthcoming Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
Web Exhibits

Current Exhibitions

Please note:  the Gallery will be closed Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May 31st  and is scheduled to reopen at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013.

 

Seminary Co-op Documentary Project

The Seminary Co-op Bookstore Documentary Project:  Capturing the Co-op's Character and History
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
April 22, 2013 - July 13, 2013

The above link will take you to the Seminary Co-op Documentary Project's web site.

 

Recipes for Domesticity

Recipes for Domesticity: Cookery, Household Management, and the Notion of Expertise
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
April 22, 2013 - July 13, 2013