Special Collections and Archives

Access to Greenblatt Library Historical Collections & Archives and Reese Library Special Collections on Wednesday, December 24 and Friday, January 2, 2026 will be available by appointment only.

Please schedule appointments in advance by end of day December 22 by emailing archives@augusta.edu. The Augusta University Libraries will be closed December 25, 2025-January 1, 2026.

 

The Augusta University Special Collections and Archives collect, maintain, and make accessible primary sources and other research materials relating to Augusta, the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Augusta University and more. With locations on the Health Science and Summerville campuses, we are committed to delivering quality service in support of historical and institutional research for the University and broader community.

 

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CONTACT US

For questions about our collections or to schedule an appointment email us at

archives@augusta.edu

 

Greenblatt Historical Collections and Archives

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Located on the second floor of the Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library the Historical Collections and Archives houses materials relating to the Augusta University Health Sciences Campus, and the history of the health sciences, including the history of medicine, nursing, dentistry, and allied health sciences.

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Reese Special Collections and Institutional Archives

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Located on the third floor of Reese Library, the Special Collections and Institutional Archives houses materials relating to the Augusta University Summerville Campus, the history of Augusta, the broader Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), and the South. In partnership with the Augusta Historical Society (AHS), patrons are also able to search for and access materials owned by the historical society at the Reese Library reading room.

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Offensive Content Statement


Historical materials contained in the Special Collections and Archives may include language, positions, and values that are considered outdated and offensive in today’s context. As a result of this, our finding aids and other archival description may reflect these outdated sentiments. When harmful or offensive language is generated by the creator of the materials, it is best practice to keep such language in the collection’s description to preserve the historical record and the cultural context of the materials’ creation.

We recognize that there are also collection descriptions written by library staff that may be outdated, problematic, and/or inaccurate. As we become aware of these descriptions, we are attempting to address this issue by updating terminology to be more respectful and inclusive. When such descriptions have been updated, we make note of the changes in the Processing Note of the description.