Archives & Special Collections
University Archives
University Archives represents the rich history at Bridgewater State University, dating back to its founding in 1840. This collection includes materials from: student newspapers, student scrapbooks, university publications, photographs, yearbooks, course catalogs, alumni listings, student records, and a number of other resources that document the life and history of the University.
Special Collections
Special Collections includes material representing Massachusetts, New England, and more. Content includes rare and unique books, ephemera, photographs, and manuscript collections depicting local history, education, significant individuals and organizations.
Browse or search our database to find collection descriptions and inventories for our manuscript collections.
Rare and unique book collections, master’s theses, and other published works can be found by searching the Library Catalog.
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