Archives and Special Collections
Preserving history
Established in 1928, the Loyola Archives and Special Collections serves as the institutional memory of Loyola University Chicago and as an educational resource by providing unique archival collections and rare books for study and teaching.
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Appointments Required
Semester hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30AM to 12:00PM and 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Closed on weekends, University holidays, and federal holidays. Please use the Ask the Archivist form to schedule a research appointment.
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The University Archives does not hold the academic records of students. Please contact the Office of Registration and Records with all transcript requests.
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Would you like to schedule a research appointment? Have a question about Loyola's history? Want to know what the oldest book in the rare book collection is? Submit your question via the Ask the Archivist link.
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Halloween Open House
Drop by the Loyola Archives and Special Collections on Friday, October 30th, for a whimsical Halloween Open House featuring picture books, pop-up books, and more from our collections. Drop in when you can at Cudahy Library room 217 between 9AM and 4PM.