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Olin Library Level 2 is temporarily closed from May 24 until mid-August. Please request needed materials through Interlibrary Loan during this time. See the Carpet Replacement in Level 2 of Olin Library article for more information.

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William K. Bixby Collection

William K. Bixby made significant donations of manuscripts, letters, and printed books to the Washington University Libraries. The Bixby Collection is a foundational part of Special Collections.

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Washington University Libraries joined the St. Louis LGBTQ+ History Project’s Collecting Initiative to ensure this history is preserved.

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Harry Wald Collection

The Harry Wald Collection is an assemblage of burlesque films largely from the 1930s to the 1960s.

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Assembly Series Lectures

The Assembly Series Lectures in University Archives is a collection of public lectures held at Washington University. The Assembly Series is Washington University’s signature lecture series that presents speakers to inspire discourse, complement curriculum, reflect contemporary interests, and engage the greater St. Louis community. The lecture series first began in 1949 before officially being established Read More

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The Rose O’Neill Collection holds original artwork, Kewpie illustrations, and other published books, proofs, and tear sheet materials.

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