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Special Collections Appointment Request Form

Please use this form to request a research visit for Special Collections materials in the H. Furlong Baldwin Library. Special Collections include manuscripts, photographs, maps, and other unique materials. Appointment requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of your requested visit date.

Learn more about our collections here. If you are wondering if you need an appointment or have any other questions, please inquire via the question box at the bottom of this email. We’re happy to walk you through the appointment process.

Scheduling Information

Note: The library is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Special Collections appointments are available Wednesdays through Fridays and the second Saturday of each month. Due to current capacity limits, if you have need for a multi-day research visit, we ask you to please limit your visit at this time to a maximum of two consecutive days.

Collection Information

Please list requested items and/or collections for viewing during your appointment, including call number, collection name, and box numbers when available. (Manuscript collection example: MS 469, John Eager Howard Papers, boxes 10-12.


If you don’t have a specific collection or item, please identify what types of material and/or subject matter you are interested in. For example: prints of the Enoch Pratt House.