The Special Collections and Archives Department has six distinct sections:
the Furman University Archives, Manuscript Collection, Book Collections (Baptist, Furman and Special Collections),
the South Carolina Baptist Historical
Collection, the South Carolina Poetry Archives and Special Collections for Music.
Special Collections and Archives is located on the second floor of the James B. Duke Library.
It is best to call before you visit, (864) 294-2194
and scheduling an appointment is highly recommended: email specialcollections@furman.edu
Resources for Students
Research Assistance
Furman University Sources
Nineteenth Century Sources
Nineteenth Century Sources, Examples of Newspapers and Periodicals
Travel Literature Resources: Africa, Asia
Women's Studies Resources
Microfilm Available for InterLibrary Loan
HST 41, Episode Entries
Baptist Historical Collection
This collection contains a variety of information on South Carolina Baptists,
including: 
Church
records on microfilm
Furman University Archives
serves as the official repository for Furman
University records.
The Furman University Archives holds the permanently valuable records of Furman University (Board of Trustees, administrative records, academic departments, etc.)
as well as those of individuals, families, and organizations affiliated with Furman University. Also included are historical materials on Greenville Woman's College.
Records are held for many of the presidents who have guided Furman University. In addition, papers exist for faculty members and alumni/alumnae. There are over 5,000 images of the university and Greenville Woman's College.
The current holdings are organized with a record group taxonomy numbering 46 record groups.
South Carolina Poetry Archives
The South Carolina Poetry Archives at Furman University is a collection of published works, manuscripts, and ephemeral materials
from over seventy authors. Started in 2005, the archives highlights 20th and 21st century poets connected to South Carolina by birth,
employment, residence, or subject matter.
Please click here for the
South Carolina Poetry Archives web site.
Hours
Special Collections and Archives is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through
Friday.
Contact Information
Carolyn Lancaster, Special Collections Assistant
Assists researchers, genealogists, students and faculty with historical,
genealogical and other types of research. Organizes and maintains
extensive collections of Baptist history, Furman materials, and
other special collections.
864-294-2194
carolyn.lancaster@furman.edu
DebbieLee Landi, Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist
General oversight including acquisitions and conservation of the
Furman University Archives,
Rare Book Collection, Manuscript Collection, South Carolina Baptist
Historical Collection and the South Carolina Poetry Archives.
864-294-2714
debbielee.landi@furman.edu
Josh McCain, Intern June 2008- June 2009
Responsible for development and maintenance of departmental web
pages. Assists with reference and other general duties of the department.
864-294-2194
josh.mccain@furman.edu
Elizabeth "Liz" McSherry, University Collections Manager, Half-Time
Maintains inventory of decorative and fine art on campus. Serves
as a campus resource regarding the care, conservation and preservation
of these historic materials.
864-294-2392
liz.mcsherry@furman.edu
