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University Archives & Special Collections

University Archives and Special Collections Exhibitions

They Were Children: Rescue as Resistance brings to Southwest Florida for the first time the story of the Oeuvre de Secours Aux Enfants (OSE) harrowing rescue of Jewish children during World War II. The exhibition will be open November 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024. Visitors are welcome to view the exhibition during open hours. For those interested in scheduling group tours, please fill out our form.

Archives Vault

Archives Research Appointment

Have a research project and need primary sources? The Archives can help! Make an appointment today to assist with your research. To learn more about the collections and how the Archives can help you, visit using the archives.

Koreshan Unity and Highway 41

Highlights from our Collections

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. 

Commencement

Calling All FGCU Alumni!

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.

They Were Children: Rescue as Resistance Resource Guide


The exhibition resource guide is intended to serve users who are interested in further information about the Oeuvre de Secours Aux Enfants and the Holocaust. The guide is in accompaniment with the FGCU's Archives and Special Collections exhibition, They Were Children: Rescue as Resistance

There are different types of resources provided, including books, databases, journals, shows/movies, and primary sources. Many of which, the University Archives and Special Collections team used for research and to get familiar with the content of the exhibition. The guide is openly available for anyone interested. 


 

Make a donation today!

Visit "Giving to the Library" and specify the "University Archives and Special Collections" as the gift designation. 

Your gift allows us 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.

Our Commitments:

- Develop archival collections that are equitably representative of all communities residing within Southwest Florida in hopes of spurring crucial conversations and scholarship while contributing to the historical record. 

- Collect critical resources pertaining to the environmental ecology of Southwest Florida.

- Foster partnerships through fundraising and donor engagement in an effort to expand access to unique and rare primary resources. 

- Deliver diverse and inclusive educational programming to FGCU and the Southwest Florida community.