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Donate to the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives and Special Collections

How to donate materials or funding to the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives and Special Collections.

How to Donate Funding

How to Donate Materials

Please be prepared to provide the following information if known:

  • A description of the materials
  • How these materials are related to the history of Northeastern Minnesota and/or the University of Minnesota Duluth
  • An estimate of the size of your offer. For example, one box of materials, 10 boxes, one item, one book, etc.)
  • Formats included, for example, photographs, business records, film, maps, digital files, etc.
  • Condition of the materials. For example, are they fragile or damaged? Do they have water damage, mildew or mold? 
  • How these materials came into your possession
  • Does the potential donation include materials created by or about Native Americans?
  • If the materials include potentially restricted / confidential materials such as medical records, student grades, social security numbers, drivers license numbers, bank account information, secure financial information, adoption records.