Special Collections is located on Level One of the John M. Olin Library. After entering the library, go past the grand staircase and look for the wooden doors on the left marked "Julian Edison Department of Special Collections."
The closest parking garage is the Danforth University Center (DUC) Garage at 6475 Forsyth Ave., St. Louis, MO 63130
Staff will retrieve all materials from storage for your use in the reading room.
All researchers are expected to:
For the safety of the collections:
Just ask if you have any questions or concerns!
A phone, tablet or digital camera can help you capture the information during your visit.
Consider an app to help organize your images
We want you to use the materials at Special Collections, however extra steps are needed to protect the materials so researchers can access it in the future.