Special Collections and Archives welcomes donations of materials related to the history, culture, and folk life of Southeast Missouri and the surrounding area, as well as materials pertaining to Southeast Missouri State University.

We will consider offers for donations of:

• literary papers
• family papers
• business and organizational records
• diaries
• journals
• personal memoirs
• photographs
• maps
• and other materials that support the collection's focus

These records may have been created by:

• Individuals
• Families
• or organizations including:
  • churches
  • schools
  • social and civic groups
  • or political parties

Offers will be evaluated based on the availability of resources to properly care for the materials, as well as on their potential research value. All gifts are acknowledged unless requested otherwise. Donors will be asked to sign an official deed of gift acknowledging the donation.

For additional information, please contact Tyson Koenig, Special Collections & Archives Librarian, by email at tmkoenig@semo.edu or by phone at 573.651.2100.

Valuation of Gifts

Under federal tax regulations, Special Collections cannot provide appraisals or estimates of value for donors. Donors seeking to claim deductions on their personal income taxes are encouraged to consult a qualified appraiser. The American Society of Appraisers publishes a directory of certified appraisers by state and specialty.