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Other strengths are in travel and exploration, natural history and ornithology, and works of historical significance in science and technology. and Muriel M.

Special Collections holds a rare book collection of over 40,000 volumes, with first editions of English and American literature from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Holdings in the history of technology are actively being expanded; they focus on large scale construction, such as works on bridge building and design, and iron and steel construction. Another focus is mining and metallurgy. Special Collections also holds manuscripts and personal papers. Frequently consulted collections include the papers of Les Whitten, successful novelist and Watergate-era investigative reporter; the Congressional papers of Francis E. Walter; and the papers of the Lehigh presidents. In 2005, Lehigh acquired the Philip I. Berman Archives. A collection of autograph letters has been digitized for research and curricular use in the I Remain project. The Lehigh University Archives contains documents, photographs, and publications of the University, papers of faculty members, and Lehigh memorabilia. Special Collections is also the repository for Lehigh theses and dissertations and over 20,000 photographic images.

10/19/2026

🎶 Did you know what Lehigh’s music scene looked like in 1988? 🎶

From a spring concert series featuring 12 concerts to performances by pianist Charles Abramovic and campus music events, Lehigh’s archives offer a glimpse into the musical life of campus nearly four decades ago! 🎹

These photographs, press releases, and newspaper clippings capture the musicians, student involvement, performances, and events that brought the Lehigh community together through music.

🎼 Which event would you have wanted to attend?

10/14/2026

Lehigh Libraries Special Collections presents: Fun with Archeology! A 5x10! 🏺🤎📚

Come have fun with archeology and touch real ancient pottery at Lehigh Libraries Special Collections! After looking at online 3D examples of ancient pottery from the sixth century BCE, we will examine shards of original pottery held in Special Collections. Then we will use our imaginations to try to recreate what this original pottery looked like…or at least how you would have wanted it to!!

Friday, October 16th, 1:30-2:30, Special Collections, Linderman Library, Room 342

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Hear! Hear!
Wednesday, October 14, 7:00 p.m. Alex Japha will talk about the "digital preservation" of Hellertown's the Valley Voice Newspaper. This project is a collaboration between the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society and Lehigh Special Collections. The Valley Voice was owned by Anne Marie Gonsalves who was also the editor from the 1980s to 2020.
Presentation is free and open to the public but the space is limited, arrive early.

3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18015

08/20/2026

MOOV is going on! Thanks to all student, staff and faculty welcoming and helping to the first-year students.
This year, this “turntable” was the most unusual item we moved!

08/19/2026

There’s even a song accompanying the melody of a typewriter…
Lehigh Special Collections has recently received two donations and they are ready for “first encounters” undergraduate students! Stop by and type your name!

12/16/2025

“man who calls himself, Henry Price”
Six words story from the Pennsylvania Gazette, 1768.

12/12/2025

Two Venuses from the 17th century anatomy books.

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Friday	1pm - 5pm

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