Archival and Manuscript Collections
Penn State Collections
- African American Studies Microfilm/Microfiche Collections
- Materials dealing with the experiences of people of African descent living in the United States
- Primary Sources for History Research
- Databases
- Print and microforms at Penn State Libraries
- Sources located outside of Penn State Libraries
- Rare Books and Manuscripts (Special Collections Library)
- Books and other materials may be used in the room only
- Photocopy service can be arranged
Archival Materials located outside the Penn State Libraries
- ArchiveGrid
- An index produced by the Research Libraries Group (RLG) to finding aids
- Descriptive information about manuscript and archival collections in libraries and research institutions throughout the world
- WorldCat
- Includes bibliographic records for material cataloged by OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) member libraries
- Includes records for material as early as the 11th century
Finding Aids/Guides to Specific Archive and Manuscript Microforms Collections
- Micro-Indices
- Find relevant guides to microfilm/fiche collections
- Find relevant guides to microfilm/fiche collections
- Primary Source Microfilm
- One of the world's largest microform archives of exclusive primary source materials
- Subject areas include the humanities, social sciences and international news
- Center for Research Libraries (CRL)
- Microfilm holdings which can be borrowed through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
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Contact
W- 21 Pattee Library
University Park, PA 16802
Reference Desk:
814-863-0377
Cheryl McCallips,
Acting Head, News and Microforms Library
814-863-1365
Intranet (Staff Only)
