Special Collections
Rare Book and Manuscript Collections. University Archives. Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine. Learn more about Special Collections.
Highlights
Explore the Judaica Collection
Maine delegates attend the International Conference of Jewish Women 1954 in London, England.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ Collection
The LGBTQ+ collection features hundreds of items from all over Maine - and all over the spectrum. Join us for an upcoming discussion about Stonewall, and the history of LGBTQ+ activism in Maine.
Learn more about our General Manuscript Collection
Our General Manuscript collection includes 13 WWI-era posters, like this one by the ALA from November, 1918.
Learn more about our Rare Book Collection
The Albert A. Howard Book History collection features many fascinating examples of rare and unique books spanning nearly 500 years.
Learn more about the African American Collection
The Talbot Collection features many items related to activism, including this armband worn by a Freedom Rider from Maine.
Discover the University Archives
The University Archives contain the records (and some pretty fantastic artifacts) of the University of Southern Maine and its predecessors.
More Information
Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine
Support us in our mission to promote diversity and civil rights through research, education, and outreach.
Classes
Students work with primary sources in hands-on exercises in class visits.
Digital Commons
Browse yearbooks, photographs, periodicals, manuscript finding aids and much more.
News
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Maine + Jewish: Two Centuries at the Maine State Museum
Maine Public Radio features Macon Reed’s "Eulogy for the Dyke Bar" at USM
Community storytelling with Visiting Artist Macon Reed at "Eulogy For The Dyke Bar"
USM events to share voices of Maine’s LGBTQ community as historic anniversary approaches
USM Art Department and Galleries announce Fall 2018 exhibitions, lectures and events
Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine Brochures
Events
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Maine + Jewish: Two Centuries at the Maine State Museum
5:30 PM, University Events Room, Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Ave, Portland Campus