Special Collections & University Archives

students in lines on the Thompson Hall lawn

The Milne Special Collections and Archives maintains approximately 18,000 linear feet of rare books, manuscripts, University records, photographs, sound recordings, and more.

Visitor Information

Hours

Open by appointment only
Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location

Our reading room is located in Room 101, Dimond Library (Level 1), and is wheelchair accessible.

Parking & directions

Appointments

Appointments are required. Some of our collections are stored off-site and may require five business days advance notice to retrieve them.

Our online calendar may not reflect all availability. If you do not see a time that works for you, please email or call.

Make an appointment

Request a class visit (instructors only) 

Featured Collections

Betty and Barney Hill

Betty & Barney Hill Papers

Elizabeth Ann Virgil

Elizabeth Virgil Collection

Thompson Hall in 1924

Bremer W. Pond Collection

Contact Us

For more information about the Special Collections and University Archives, you can email us at archives@unh.edu, call (603) 862-2714, or make an appointment.

We can help with: 

  • Making an appointment to view materials.
  • Reference questions regarding researching and accessing our collections.
  • Planning a class visit.
  • Possible donations, or guidance on managing your office’s physical and digital files.