Our Collections
University Archives
University Archives is the chief resource for historical materials about Oakland University. The archives collects, organizes, preserves, and makes accessible the significant records that chronicle the university’s history since its founding in 1957.
Special Collections
Other original historical materials that relate to the research and educational endeavors of Oakland University. Areas of strength include:
- Local history (Oakland County and Southeast Michigan)
- Civil War history and Lincolniana
- English women’s literature of the 17th-19th centuries
- Michigan politics
- LGBTQ history
- Rare books
Collections exist in both physical and electronic formats and can be searched and browsed online. You can:
