Welcome to Special Collections!
The Lehigh Libraries Special Collections is the home of the university’s archives, local history, manuscript and rare book collections, and is open to the Lehigh community and the public. The collections preserve and provide access to thousands of linear feet of archival materials and over 40,000 rare books.
But there’s more to Special Collections than just our collections! We answer hundreds of reference questions every year and offer class instruction and research assistance for Lehigh faculty and students. We are also open to scholars and community researchers. We host events, open houses, and exhibitions throughout the year. Please contact us today!
Research Services
Discover material, make requests, and schedule a visit
- Submit a question
- Material Request Form
- Schedule a Research Appointment
- Schedule Class Visits
- Finding Aids
Lehigh History
Information and resources on Lehigh's role in engineering, sciences, education, arts and humanities, leadership and entrepreneurship.
- The Epitome Yearbook
- The Brown and White Student Newspaper
- Course Catalogs (1866-2022)
- Alumni Bulletins (1913-2021)
- Lehigh Student Publications (Burr, Bachelor, Review etc.)
- LehighWeek Newspaper (1987-2000)
- At Lehigh Alumni Newsletter (1998-2001)
- Founder's Day Programs
- Commencements Programs and Addresses
- Athletics Materials (Football programs, scrapbooks, etc.)
- Web Archive
Digital Collections
Digitized material and scholarly digital projects. Read more about individual projects.
- Lehigh Photograph Collection
- Postcard Collection
- Stereograph Collection
- I Remain: A Digital Archive of Letters, Manuscripts, and Ephemera
- Bibliotheca Philadelphiensis (BiblioPhilly): Medieval Manuscript Digitization Project
- Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Records
- Digital Bridges: Bridges of the Nineteenth Century
- The Problem of the Planets: Astronomy Books Online
- Geology of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Pennsylvania: Historical Works
- Digital Diaries from Philadelphia Area Institutions
- Bridge & Building Forensics: Civil Engineering Archives
- Hidden Collections
- Illuminated Manuscripts
Exhibitions
Lehigh Preserve
Friends of the Library
Transfers and Gifts
How to make transfers, gifts, and donations to Special Collections.
Social Media
GENERAL INFORMATION
Local history, Lehigh University collections, and photographs are generally available the day of your visit. We are located in Linderman Library 3rd Floor West Room 341. Our public hours are Monday through Friday, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Morning visits may be arranged by appointment.
Contact Information
General email: inspc@lehigh.edu
Phone: 610-758-4506
Lois Fischer Black, Director of Library Special Collections
Phone: (610) 758-5185
Email: lob206@lehigh.edu
Ilhan Citak, Archives and Special Collections Librarian
Phone: (610) 758-4506
Email: ilc4@lehigh.edu
Alex Japha, Digital Archives and Special Collections Librarian
Phone: (610) 758-5337
Email: asj316@lehigh.edu
Eric Luhrs, Special Collections Digital Access Librarian
Phone: 610-758-3817
Email: erl321@lehigh.edu
Eunice Rankin, Collections Assistant
Phone: (610) 758-4895
Email: eur2@lehigh.edu
Mailing Address:
Special Collections
Lehigh University
Linderman Library
30 Library Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18015