Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries

Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections brings together the University of Washington Libraries' most rare and unique resources.

From papyrus to born-digital, our holdings span history and the globe, and offer boundless opportunities for exploration and discovery.

We're hiring! Special Collections is looking for a graduate student to join us as a Student Reference Assistant! The job...
08/31/2026

We're hiring! Special Collections is looking for a graduate student to join us as a Student Reference Assistant! The job will remain open until September 3rd.

You can learn more about the position and apply online here: bit.ly/screfstu

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in 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington. Seat...
08/28/2026

in 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington.

Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. March, 2017 Photograph Collection PH1515 University of Washington Libraries

in 1963, after years of debate, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge opened. The bridge was intended to last for 50 yea...
08/28/2026

in 1963, after years of debate, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge opened. The bridge was intended to last for 50 years - and it did, before finally being closed in April 2016

Aerial view of Evergreen Point Floating Bridge on Lake Washington, Seattle. Donald and Lela Crawford Airphoto Company Photograph Collection PH624 University of Washington Libraries

in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, creating the National Park Service. Founders Day is celebrat...
08/25/2026

in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, creating the National Park Service. Founders Day is celebrated each year on August 25 in all of America's national parks to honor the creation of the agency.

Rainier National Park ; America's mountain glacier wonderland. 979.725 University of Washington Libraries

Happy 151st Birthday to Henry Suzzallo! Henry Suzzallo was the President of the University of Washington from 1915-1926....
08/22/2026

Happy 151st Birthday to Henry Suzzallo! Henry Suzzallo was the President of the University of Washington from 1915-1926. He later served as director of the National Advisory Committee on Education and president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

If you've been to campus recently, his name may sound familair - that's because UW's Suzzallo Library (second pic) bears his name.

Henry Suzzallo, McBride Studio photographs PH551. Suzzallo Library, William Ward Miller Slides of Washington State PH1401 University of Washington Libraries

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