Special Collections & Archives

For Students and Faculty

Course Pages may be found on Colleen McFarland’s personal Web page.

Special Collections & Archives Guides

• Introduction to Special Collections
• Citing Archival and Manuscript Resources
• Area Research Center Network at a Glance
• Area Research Center Transfer FAQ's
• Locating Historical Sources Online
• Guide to the Content of Federal Decennial Censuses, 1790-1930
• Public Records in the Eau Claire Area Research Center
• Early Settlement of West-Central Wisconsin: A Chronology of Events

Research Assistance for Students

Contact Colleen McFarland, Head of Special Collections & Archives if you’re

• not sure where how or where to start your primary source research 
• in need help choosing a topic
• not finding any primary sources on your topic
• not finding any secondary sources 

Colleen is happy to provide research assistance and consultations to individuals and groups of students.

Library & Archives Instructional Services

Contact Colleen McFarland, Head of Special Collections & Archives to

• schedule an instruction session
• inquire about research resources
• develop an assignment using Special Collections & Archives materials

FAQ about Special Collections & Archives