Search for Special Collections

We have numerous tools to assist you with locating and requesting books, serials, archival and manuscript collections, and other materials in our holdings.

Catalogs & Databases

The HOLLIS catalog searches most library resources in a single unified system, including books, articles, media, and more.

HOLLIS - Harvard Library Catalog

HOLLIS for Archival Discovery is the search platform for manuscript and archival collections' online finding aids and collection guides. These guides provide detailed information about the organization and contents of a collection and can be used to help you locate specific materials.

HOLLIS for Archival Discovery

HOLLIS Images can be used to view photographs, prints, engravings, trade cards, and other images that have been digitized and made available online.

HOLLIS Images

Request materials for use onsite in Special Collections & Archives de Gaspé Beaubien Reading Room or order reproductions through HOLLIS Special Request.

HOLLIS Special Request

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