Collections at the Gotlieb Center
Collections at the Gotlieb Center
Boston University Archives: Materials include documentation on the founding and founders of BU, the development and evolution of the University, student life, schools and colleges, and includes the papers of select Deans, administrators, faculty, and staff, as well as photographs, yearbooks, school newspapers and course catalogs.
History of Nursing Archives: The History of Nursing Archives includes more than two hundred collections from various nurses and nursing organizations, chronicling the history of the nursing profession from its beginnings to the present day.
Contemporary Cultural Figures: The Gotlieb Center actively collects the personal papers of 20th and 21st century public figures in the fields of civil & human rights, literature, poetry & criticism, journalism, diplomacy & national affairs, drama, music & film, and other subjects. Signature collections include:
Digital Library: The Boston University Digital Library provides online access to digitized manuscripts, photographs, printed materials, audio and video archival recordings.
Rare Books: The University Libraries’ holds poetry, literature, American history, Islamic history and culture and books related to the topics above, many of which are first editions and inscribed by authors.
LibGuides: Archivists maintain topical and course guides to the archives and rare books available at the Gotlieb Center, bringing together the various resources listed above. Examples include: