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Subject and Manuscript Collections in the BPCL
Quick Overview
There are many different kinds of collections in the BPCL. While the bulk of our materials are cataloged/described and can be found in Library Search, much of our materials are findable in our subject collections and manuscript collections using what we call "finding aids". Our subject collections are grouped by topic (e.g. Star Trek) or by format (e.g. postcards). Our manuscript collections are a mix of authors' manuscripts, organizations' records and papers, and other creators' work in progress. Let's take a look at how to find materials in these two parts of our collection.
Finding Resources in Subject Collections
- List of Subject Collections
- Use the Special Collections Finding Aids database to find them
- Try a Research Guide to get started finding materials - or find them in the box to the left!
Finding Resources in Manuscript Collections
- See a list of manuscript collections' broad subject areas - click on one to see a list in that area
- Use the Special Collections Finding Aids database to find them