Explore collection guides, finding aids, and inventories to locate unique materials in Harvard's special collections and archives.
Special collections and archives contain primary sources including letters, photographs, film and video, print items, digital materials, and objects.
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Use the Harvard Library catalog to search for additional materials including rare books, images, maps, and more special collections and archival materials.
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