The Hargrett Library, a leading repository on Georgia history and culture, holds 200,000 volumes in its
rare book and Georgiana collections, 6 million pages of historical manuscripts and photographs, along with
maps, broadsides, and UGA archives and records. Other areas of emphasis include performing arts and
natural history. Holdings date from the 15th century to the present. Visit us at the UGA Main Library –
3rd floor!
COLLECTIONS:
120,000 rare and small press books and broadsides.Search: Many listed in the GIL@Hargrett catalog. Six million original documents and images on Georgia and other topics.
Search: Finding aids. Comprehensive collection of published works on Georgia.
Search: GIL@Hargrett catalog and news clippings indexes. Preserves two centuries of UGA history.
Search: Collection Guide. Approximately 1,500 historical maps 1500s-1900s.
Search: Historical Maps Database. Promotes appropriate handling of UGA records.
To recognize Georgia’s writers, past and present, whose work reflects the character of the state - its land and its people.
...representing the ideals of a racially just society.
Current Exhibit
70th Anniversary of Gone With the Wind Premiere (1939-2009)
November - January 8, 2010
November - January 8, 2010
Monday through Friday:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday: closed
The Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library is closed for University Holidays, Home Football Games, and selected furlough days.
Closed:
Saturday November 7th, 14th, 21st (home football games)
Wednesday, November 25th (UGA furlough day)
Thursday November 26th, Friday November 27th (Thanksgiving)
*All staff services end 10 minutes prior to closing.*