Center for Archival Collections

BGSU's home for rare and unique primary sources on the history of the University, northwest Ohio, the Great Lakes, student affairs professions, literature, the book arts and more!

Center for Archival Collections

Our nationally renowned collections, spanning the thirteenth century up to the present day, can be used for a variety of research purposes and are open to anyone regardless of affiliation.  

Visiting the Center for Archival Collections (CAC)

We recommend that you contact us ahead of your visit so we can have your requested materials ready for you when you arrive. If you are unable to visit the CAC in person, our staff is available to answer any questions via email or chat Monday through Friday. We look forward to assisting you! 

Center for Archival Collections

William T. Jerome Library | 5th Floor | 419-372-2411 | cac@libanswers.bgsu.edu

Updated: 06/13/2025 10:36AM