The University of New Hampshire Archives was established on October 1, 1992. It was made possible by grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Milne Special Collections and Archives supports the teaching and research mission of the University of New Hampshire through acquiring, preserving, and providing access to permanently valuable research materials, particularly those related to the Granite State and the University and other select research areas.
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Special Collections
Amy Beach having tea with a friend
Special Collections supports the University of New Hampshire’s teaching and research mission by collecting, preserving and making accessible rare, unique and specialized materials relating to New Hampshire history and culture, with an emphasis on the Seacoast region of New Hampshire (including the Kittery and Eliot areas of Southern Maine). Special Collections contributes to the preservation of New Hampshire history as part of the greater archival and library community in the state.
University Archives
Agriculture Class at New Hampshire College, 1905. NH College Photograph Collection.
The University Archives is the repository for records that document the communities, programs and decisions of the University.
We collect, organize, describe, preserve, and provide access to University records of permanent administrative, legal, fiscal, and historical value. We also provide environmentally stable and secure facilities for these records.
The University Archives:
- Serves as a research center for University history
- Provides information services to assist University administration and operation
- Promotes knowledge and understanding of the origins, programs, and goals of the University
University Museum Collection
The University Museum Collection features a variety of historic memorabilia, ephemera, and items from UNH history.
We have a have a collection of over 1,000 UNH memorabilia and artifacts. These donations were sourced from alumni, their families, and offices on campus. A broad range of items and memorabilia are represented in collections, including textiles like freshman beanies and sports uniforms, objects from UNH’s early agricultural programs, and ephemera from several historical events that occurred across campus.
While the University Museum no longer has a permanent exhibition space, these items circulate frequently through exhibit cases in Dimond Library, are used during pop-up museum events, and can be loaned to partner offices and organizations on campus. A catalog of items in collections are available and can be viewed by appointment with 48 hours advance notice. For information about loans, please contact kai.uchida@unh.edu.
