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 Russell Special Collections Library Building.
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. 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:
The Civil War
1863
The Civil War
1863
On display through
Summer 2013.
Friday, April 26th
from 8am-5pm the
Confederate Constitution
will be displayed
in the Hargrett Gallery.
Summer 2013.
Friday, April 26th
from 8am-5pm the
Confederate Constitution
will be displayed
in the Hargrett Gallery.
Monday through Friday:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday: closed
The Hargrett Library
is located in the new
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Building
at 300 S. Hull Street.
About the Richard B. Russell Building
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The Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library is closed for all University Holidays and
home football games .