Special Collections & Archives

Search the Special Collections & Archives archival and digital collections or start your research by selecting one of the resources below.

Archival Collections

Search finding aids and digital content

GLAMA

Gay & Lesbian Archive of Mid-America

Library Catalog

Find articles, books, and media

Digital Exhibits

Curated presentations of select collections

Digital Collections

Digitized material from many collections

Archival Collections

Search finding aids and digital content.

GLAMA

Gay & Lesbian Archive of Mid-America.

Library Catalog

Find articles, books, and media.

Digital Exhibits

Curated presentations of select collections.

Digital Special Collections

Digitized material from many collections.

Locations & Services

Plan your Visit

LaBudde Special Collections

Print archive and research center serving scholars and organizations from around the world.

Marr Sound Archives

Over 380,000 items with a focus on the American experience as reflected in recorded sound.

University Archives

Records, catalogs, and publications from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Digital Projects

Engage with thousands of digitized items from our archives and special collections.

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EXHIBIT DISPLAY TABLES

Case dimensions: 5’ long x 30” wide x 9” high sitting atop 3’ legs

Glass exhibit table

FIRST FLOOR GALLERY

The First Floor Gallery is located just inside the main entrance of the Miller Nichols Library.

Wall with exhibit content

Conference Room 325

Located on the Third Floor of Miller Nichols Library. For access, enter the library at the north ground floor entrance or the west first floor entrance. Then take the stairs or the elevator to the third floor..

Map of third floor of Miller Nichols Library