Our Collecting Areas
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The American School refers to the imaginative school of design and practice that developed under the guidance of Bruce Goff, Herb Greene, and others at OU.
The Chinese Literature Translation Archive includes primary sources that provide context for Western readers to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese literature.
The Harry W. Bass Business History Collection began in 1955 with the purpose of collecting and preserving materials relating to the history of business and industry.
The History of Science Collections is a premier research collection supporting interdisciplinary research for the subject areas of science, technology, and medicine.
The John and Mary Nichols Rare Books and Special Collections contain rare books and special materials in English, European, and American literatures dating from the 15th century to the present.
The University Archives includes presidential papers, administrative records, university and student publications, and other university-related documents.
The Western History Collections is a leading special collection dedicated to the Trans-Mississippi West, Native American cultures, Oklahoma history, and more.
The William Bennett Bizzell Bible Collection features Bibles and other religious works dating from the 15th century in numerous languages and formats.