Search Hagley Collections

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There are multiple ways to search online for descriptions of collections and selected digital materials at Hagley with our Research Databases below:

Finding aids
Finding aids identify, describe, and list collection contents. Most finding aids contain information about the person or organization who created the collection. Typically, these guides do not describe individual items like our online catalog does. Instead, finding aids describe groupings of materia...
Digital Collections
Hagley's Digital Archives includes digitized versions of selected items from our library collections.
Library Catalog
The catalog includes descriptions for most of Hagley's collections. It includes descriptions of our research material, including books, manuscripts, corporate records, trade catalogs, photograph collections, motion pictures, audio tapes, and other items.
Museum Collection
The Museum Collection includes a selection of online items from Hagley's collection of over 65,000 artifacts.
Subscription Databases
Available to on-site researchers and database subscribers
Online Journals
Academic journals available on-site at the library

 

Please contact us at askhagley@hagley.org or (302) 658-2400 for more information about searching our collections. Hagley's research collections are open to the public. We encourage researchers to contact us before visiting so we are better able to assist you.

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Hagley staff offers limited research service for those who are unable to visit the library. This service is available for requests that require a minimal amount of research. Hagley maintains a list of local researchers for hire if you require more comprehensive research.