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About
The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) collects, describes, preserves, and provides access to unique, rare, and historical information in support of the teaching, learning, and research mission of the university. Learn more about SCRC
Image: detail from E. A. Séguy's Papillons, 1920. View full image in our Rare & Unique Digital Collections.
Search Our Collections
Search physical and digitized archival materials, oral histories, rare books, historical timelines, and more.
Quick links: Digital Collections | Collection Guides | Timelines
Need help searching? Get in touch with us.
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Contact Us
We’re happy to answer questions about the Special Collection Research Center and our materials.Contact SCRC
- Phone: (919) 515-2273
- Email: [email protected]
- SCRC Staff Directory
Request Materials
Materials from the SCRC are available by advance request only. Here's what to know about using SCRC materials.Request materials
Teaching Support
Our instruction program supports undergraduate and graduate courses through class visits to the archives, course assignment design, and more.Request a class visit
Visit Us
The Special Collections Reading Room is a study space and home for the library's collection of faculty publications. At the service desk, researchers can access SCRC materials they have requested in advance.
Address
D. H. Hill Jr. Library
First Floor, East Wing, Room 1128
2 Broughton Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695
Directions
Upcoming Events
There are currently no Special Collections events scheduled. Please check our events page to keep up with what's happening at the Libraries.
SCRC News
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Fabulous 50: First Woman Received Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
August 6, 2025
This blog post contributed by Campbell Dunne, Special Collections Desk Assistant. Dr. Alice Cline Parker made history in 1975 when she became the first woman to get a Ph.D. in electrical… Read more
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Using AI to Help Write a Collection Guide: A Test Case
August 4, 2025
Written by Grace Midha with contributions from Cathy Dorin-BlackHere at the Special Collections Research Center, we consistently receive new archival materials to add to our collections, which… Read more
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Partnering for Pedagogy: Design Collections in Instruction
July 28, 2025
At the Special Collections Research Center, we actively collaborate with faculty members from various disciplines across campus. Our mission is to introduce and immerse students in the rich resources… Read more