University Archives and Special Collections is open by appointment only from:
May 6th - August 16th
If you have any research inquiries, you can schedule an appointment with us. If you need research assistance or have general questions, please email us.
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.
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.
Make a donation today!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.
