As the official source of institutional memory, the Florida Gulf Coast University Archives regularly collects materials related to our students, culture, and alumni. The University Archives houses over 200 linear feet of documents, photographs, memorabilia, and publications related to the history of Florida Gulf Coast University.
The Special Collections at FGCU houses a variety of materials related to the history of Southwest Florida as well as items from around the world. Researchers can find materials diverse range of collections such as the American Association of University Women, the Kevin Erwin Environmental Ecology Collection, the Racial and Social Justice Collection, and the Koreshan Unity Collection.
FGCU Alumni have full access to University Archives and Special Collections materials. Alumni are welcome to use our reading room to view collections and for research. Learn more and make an appointment.
What is DigitalFGCU?
Alumni users can browse DigitalFGCU for access to materials from our collections such as photographs, postcards, maps, and environmental planning reports.
The Koreshan Collection documents the daily life of the Koreshan Unity settlement of Estero. Founded by Dr. Cyrus Teed in the late 19th century, the commune quickly grew into a self-reliant township complete with a functioning economy and source of electricity. The collection is available to view either on DigitalFGCU or on the FGCU Finding Aid.
Your gift allows the University Archives and Special Collections to continue to provide access to rare and unique collections documenting the cultural and environmental history of Southwest Florida, museum-quality exhibitions, and educational programming. For information on monetary donations, please visit the Library's Giving Page. For information on physical donations, visit the archives Donation Policy and Collection Policy.
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As the official source of institutional memory, the Florida Gulf Coast University Archives regularly collects materials related to our students, culture, and alumni. The University Archives houses over 200 linear feet of documents, photographs, memorabilia, and publications related to the history of Florida Gulf Coast University. For more information, please visit our Alumni page.
