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Special Collections

Archival Policies

  • Researchers must register at the front desk and leave a valid student ID or other form of valid ID. For first time use of the Archives, researchers must complete a Research Application.
  • Users must familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations governing the use of archival materials.
  • All book bags, briefcases, large purses, outerwear, and other large items must be left in the lockers outside the area.
  • No food or drink is allowed in the area. Smoking is prohibited.
  • Tape recorders & Camera cannot be used unless permission is granted.
  • Archival materials do not circulate and cannot be placed on Reserve.
  • Archival materials cannot be sent through interlibrary loan.
  • Researchers are limited to one box at a time and can remove only one folder. Manuscript material should not be remove from its position within the file folder. Misfiled materials or irregularities should be reported to the staff.
  • Do not make any marks, erasures or any other changes in the documents. To mark a place in folders or books, use only clean paper sheets or strips.
  • Restricted items & unprocessed collections may be consulted only with the permission of the department head.
  • The use of pens is prohibited, but pencils are permitted.

Tennessee State University Archival Collection, 1912-Present

The University Archives includes digital resources, bibliography of the Afro‐American Culture & History Conference, official publications and records of the university, papers of individual members of the administration and faculty, student publications, photographs, video and audio recordings of various campus functions and other materials relating to the University.

  • Files from the Office of the President
  • Files from the Division of Academic Affairs
  • Files from the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs
  • Files from the Division of Student Affairs
  • Files from the Division of Technology & Administrative Services
  • Files from the Division of University Relations and Development
  •  Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
  • University Catalogs 
  • Yearbooks Bulletins, Newsletters, and Schedules of Classes
  • Unpublished histories of TSU

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