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Special Collections

McKee Library's holdings include rare and extensive collections, made possible partly by the generosity of friends of the library. Many of the pieces are on permanent display and are viewable when the library is open. Limited-access materials may be used or viewed by special request.
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Lincoln

Center for the Study of 19th Century America

Collections covering various facets of the United States in the 19th century.

The mission of the Center for the Study of 19th Century America is to acquire, preserve, and provide access to a wide range of primary and secondary materials in support of presenting researchers with a context to understand the times in which the Seventh-day Adventist Church began.

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Voltaire

FRENCH COLLECTION

A rare collection of 18th & 19th century books.

The McKee Library French Collection consists of 105 titles and 189 volumes of works mostly written in French. The collection spans 255 years, with its earliest book published in 1711 and the most recent in 1966. 

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RAY HEFFERLIN COLLECTION

RAY HEFFERLIN COLLECTION

Collection comprised of physics-related materials collected by Ray Hefferlin, PhD.

The Ray Hefferlin Collection includes research materials, periodicals, photographs, posters and correspondence. McKee Library acquired the Ray Hefferlin Collection in 2015 from the Hefferlin family. 

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SOUTHERN PUBLICATIONS ARCHIVE

SOUTHERN PUBLICATIONS ARCHIVE

Full-text archives are viewable online.

Southern Adventist University Publications Archive is a collection of university publications, historical photographs, and institutional history materials.

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Please contact Deyse Bravo-Rivera for more information or to schedule an appointment to view items in our special collections.