Requesting Collections

Once you've identified collections you want to see, you may request them in the McIlvain Special Collections Reading Room. You will need the collection name and MS number and, if applicable, the box number or date range. If what you want is in the Vertical File in Special Collections, please include the author, title, and date.

Order Ahead

You also may take advantage of our Order-Ahead Service for Special Collections. If you know exactly what you want to use, you may ask ahead of time to have the boxes pulled. E-mail your request, specifying collection and box numbers, to ; also let us know when you expect to arrive. Please give us at least 24 hours' notice. If we have staff available, we will have the items pulled and ready for you.