The aim of the TSU’s Special Collections and Archives Department is to: collect, preserve, and house all possible information relating to the history of Tennessee State University, special contributions made by alumni, and publications from or about the university, as well as publications of former and current faculty members.

The Special Collections and Archives include African American books, digital resources, bibliographies of the Nashville Afro-American Culture & History Conference, which is sponsored by TSU, official publications of the university, student publications, brochures, minutes of committees and organizations, photographs, and other materials relating to the University. The history of activities such as Homecoming and the archives of sororities and fraternities chapters affiliated with the university are also available.

Special Collections is located on the east wing of the Library and on the third floor of the Brown-Daniel Library on the Main Campus.

Researchers planning to visit the Archives are encouraged to make an appointment.

For more info: Special Collections service guide>