Collection Policy
Philander Smith University Archive holds archival materials for the benefit of the Philander Smith University community, visiting scholars, and the scholarly public. Its collections include rare books, manuscripts, periodicals, maps, audiovisual materials, and photographs. The PSU Archive’s mission is to collect, preserve, and make accessible for research use the historical materials housed in the archive as evidence of the university’s origin, growth, and development.
The following is a list of materials collected by the PSU Archive:
• Records of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee of the Board.
• Records of the President's Office.
• Records and reports of other university administrative offices.
• Faculty and student publications.
• Records of student and university organizations.
• Audiovisual materials that document the university’s history.
• Maps and blueprints that document the university’s history.
Donating Materials
Philander Smith University Archive welcomes donations in subject areas of long-term historical interest and connections to PSU. Donations are often invaluable sources for primary research and for helping to strengthen our research collections.
The Archive staff reserves the right to make all final decisions on acceptance of archive material donations.
If you are interested in donating to Philander Smith University, please contact the Archive by phone at 501-370-5306, or via email at kanderson@philander.edu.