SCMA at Louisiana Tech University

SCMA at Louisiana Tech University Welcome to the official page for the Louisiana Tech University Special Collections, Manuscripts & Archives.

We hold the University archives, rare books, Camp Ruston manuscripts and artifacts in addition to regional genealogy and history. We also house the Louisiana Tech Museum collection of prehistoric pottery, campus history and the Frellsen Fletcher Smith collection of manuscripts and rare books.

Congratulations to our student assistant, Jenny Little, on her graduation this past Saturday! We are so proud of her, an...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to our student assistant, Jenny Little, on her graduation this past Saturday! We are so proud of her, and we are immensely grateful for all of her hard work during her time in the Archives. 🎓💙❤️

This quarter, we were so thrilled to host Dr. Elaine Thompson’s “Paleography & Transcription” course in the Archives. St...
05/15/2026

This quarter, we were so thrilled to host Dr. Elaine Thompson’s “Paleography & Transcription” course in the Archives. Students transcribed letters from the Israel Shreve collection. The letters, written or received by Shreve, give a rare and personal glimpse into the day-to-day life of a military officer during the American Revolution. This week, we hosted a special guest, Dr. Henderson, who worked with our students and Dr. Thompson to transcribe one of Shreve’s letters. This class is such a benefit to both the students and the Archives, and we are so grateful for their contributions!

Do you have a love for history? Interested in working with artifacts, documents, and more? You’re in luck! The Archives ...
05/13/2026

Do you have a love for history? Interested in working with artifacts, documents, and more? You’re in luck! The Archives are hiring student workers for the Fall and Summer Quarters! Must be eligible for the Federal Work Study Program. Check out the link below for more information!

Questions? Contact Kathryn Bertrand, Student Worker Supervisor, at [email protected], or drop by in person M-Th, 8:00-4:00.

https://latech.libwizard.com/f/archives-student-application

05/12/2026
Stop by today’s Shakespeare Celebration in University Hall to check out our exhibit, Echoes from the Upside Down: Louisi...
04/22/2026

Stop by today’s Shakespeare Celebration in University Hall to check out our exhibit, Echoes from the Upside Down: Louisiana Tech in the 1980s! Travel back in time for a look at what student life was like over 40 years ago. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to Jenny Little, our Archives student assistant, on her acceptance to graduate school at the University ...
04/01/2026

Congratulations to Jenny Little, our Archives student assistant, on her acceptance to graduate school at the University of Southern Mississippi! She will be pursuing a Master’s in Library and Information Science. Since joining the Archives team in summer 2024, Jenny has been an invaluable contributor. After earning her degree, she hopes to become a children’s librarian. We are incredibly proud of her and we are so excited to see all the amazing things she will achieve! 🎉

03/26/2026

Big news for Giving Day 2026! We are so excited to announce the Dunnington Library Challenge! 🎉

When 50 gifts of any amount are made to Prescott Memorial Library, an extra $500 will be unlocked thanks to a generous challenge gift from Library Executive Director Angela Dunnington!

Be one of the 50 that helps us reach our goal! Contribute to our mission at the link below.

https://www.louisianatechgivingday.org/amb/PML-GivingDay

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100 Railroad Avenue Prescott Memorial Library 10408, Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
71272

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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