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History: History at GVSU
Did You Know?
Grand Valley State University has its own special collections & University archives held in the Lemmen Library and Archives. Our mission is to collect, preserve, and share rare and distinguished book collections, historical records, photographs, media, and artwork to support excellent teaching, high-impact student learning, and active scholarship at Grand Valley State University.
Lemmen Library and Archives is located in Seidman House, on the Allendale Campus. We are open M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Appointments are not necessary, but it may save you time to contact the staff ahead of time to prepare for your visit. Contact Leigh Rupinski at rupinskl@gvsu.edu to set up a research visit, or just drop by and the friendly staff can help!
Access the Guide to Special Collections & University Archives here.
What is Lemmen Library and Archives?
GVSU’s Lemmen Library and Archives is a resource center dedicated to providing access to unique and historic materials. We support students, faculty, staff, and other researchers in a multitude of activities including:
- Designing class assignments
- Completing research papers and projects
- Investigating the history of Grand Valley State University
- Pursuing scholarly research
Special Collections includes rare books, political papers, literary and historical manuscripts, maps and atlases, photographs and media, art, artifacts and ephemera on a variety of topics.
University Archives consists of Institutional records, documents, and publications pertaining to more than 50 years of Grand Valley State University history
Grand Valley State University History Sources
- GVSU PublicationsIncludes Presidential speeches, student newspapers, GV Magazine, yearbooks, and more
- University ArchivesArchives contain documents relating to GVSU history.
- Veterans History ProjectCollects memories, accounts and documents of our war veterans from WWII to the present
- Grand Valley Journal of HistoryStudent-run publication that seeks to provide undergraduate students with opportunities to publish their historical research
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- Last Updated: Jan 21, 2025 2:16 PM
- URL: https://libguides.gvsu.edu/history