How to Search our Collections
This is a guide that explains how our collections are set up and what each contains. If you're not sure how to begin, please check out our Getting Started page and review the Research Room Guidelines.
Hours by Appointment
All are welcome to use the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Archives and Special Collections. Contact us at [email protected] or 218-726-8526 to ask questions and set up an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday – Friday 9:00am - 4:00 pm. Please let us know if you are a current UMD student, staff, or faculty member who needs archival materials for a class or work related project as we will prioritize those requests.
What We Do
The Archives and Special Collections department collects, preserves, and provides access to materials that document the history of University of Minnesota Duluth and Northeastern Minnesota.
What to Expect When Visiting the Archives
Support the Archives
This fund supports the growth, care, and stewardship of the archives and special collections in the UMD Kathryn A. Martin Library.

If you’ve ever wanted to visit the Great Lakes Aquarium, consider this your sign! UMD users can now check out passes for the Aquarium from the library.

Two UMD students find inspiration to start a new publication on campus that connects students with the wider Duluth community

Kathryn A Martin Library is pleased to announce that students, staff at UMD now have access to content from Anatomy.tv through the library's Database List.