The Special Collections Department at CSUDH collects, organizes,
describes, and makes accessible unpublished and published
materials relating to local, regional, and state history.
Unpublished materials include visual materials, manuscripts and
organizational archives. Published materials include books,
periodicals, newspapers, maps, posters, and ephemera.
Researchers may learn more about the holdings through the
Library catalog. The holdings of Special Collections consist of
primary historical material documenting the past of South Bay
Los Angeles and many other diverse subject areas. These
materials are generally within larger collections and have been
donated by members of the CSUDH community and the local area.
Special Collections also houses the Rare Book Collections. Latin
American Bibliography Project The Latin American Rare Book
Bibliography Project partners the University Archives & Special
Collections with the History Department to present a valuable
opportunity for students. The objectives are to h