The purpose of Reese Library Special Collections is to collect, maintain and preserve primary materials such as manuscripts, papers, photographs, maps and research materials such as books, serials, etc. related to Augusta State University, local history, the University System of Georgia and selected genealogical sources. Special Collections also maintains the ASU Archives including archival files of ASU committee reports and related documents.
Special Collections, in partnership with the Augusta Richmond County Historical Society, maintains 4,900 book titles and over 400 manuscripts as well as historical photographs, vertical files and material from the Augusta Richmond County Historical Society.
These include annual web presentations for Georgia Archives Week and other special digital preservation projects.
Books held within Special Collections may be found in the library catalog (GIL). - These aids are links to the contents of manuscript materials within the collections of Reese Library Special Collections and Augusta-Richmond County Historical Society.