Parks Library

Special Collections and University Archives at Iowa State University Library in Ames, IA houses a diverse collection of rare books, manuscripts, photographs, audio recordings, artifacts, and archival records spanning various fields such as agriculture, life sciences, engineering, and university history. Their mission is to preserve these materials to facilitate scholarly research and provide insights into the past and its relevance to the present. The collection is open to all researchers interested in exploring these unique resources, although access to audiovisual materials that have not been digitized may be limited. Special Collections and University Archives actively contribute to enhancing scholarship and understanding through their dedication to preserving and sharing Iowa State University's rich historical legacy.Generated from the website