Archives & Special Collections
ResourceDiscover rare books and manuscripts and unique archival collections you won't find anywhere else.
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414 E. Clark St.
Vermillion SD 57069
The Archives & Special Collections is the rare books, manuscripts and archives department of the University Libraries. We offer a number of core collections based on their content and subject. Each collection contains multiple individual collections that can be further explored using the links below.
The Chilson Collection
The Mahoney Music Collection
The Richardson Collection
The Richardson Collection is made up of distinct manuscript collections focusing on South Dakota's cultural, political and economic history.
The USD Archives
The USD Archives holds the records of the academic and administrative departments of USD as well as materials relating to the activities of its students, faculty and alumni.
The USD Photograph Collection
The USD Photograph Collection represents the visual history of the University of South Dakota from the 1880s to the present.
Meet the Department
Sharon Boysen
Ryan Burdge
Diane Frigge
Sarah Hanson-Pareek
Samuel Herley
