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BGSU Center for Archival Collections

The Center for Archival Collections (CAC) is an archives and manuscripts repository within the University Libraries at Bowling Green State University.

The Center for Archival Collections (CAC) at Bowling Green State University is made up of 5 main collections: the University Archives, the Northwestern Ohio manuscripts collection, Rare Books and Special Collections, the National Student Affairs Archives, and the Historical Collection of the Great Lakes.

09/02/2026

Who attended Campus Fest today? University Archivist, Jennifer, braved the heat and represented the CAC today!

09/01/2026

This is Education Programs Coordinator, Michael McMaster, sharing a bit of information about the Old Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery

Shown is an image of BGSU campus in the late 1940s. In the background is the Oak Grove mausoleum sitting where Overman Hall and parking lot are today. What is interesting about this photo are the campers parked near the mausoleum. These campers were post-WW2 married student housing. The mausoleum shown was torn down in the late 1990s and the bodies moved to Oak Grove Cemetery where they are neatly marked. Post your memories if you remember this mausoleum.

Photo courtesy of the BGSU Center for Archival Collections.

08/27/2026

We promised to share the winners of our Caption Contest from the Check Us Out Event last Friday and here they are. First place went to Aiden W. The staff was overwhelmed by the number of hilarious captions, so here are the top three and several honorable mentions. Thank you to all of the students who stopped in and contributed!

Let us know how you would caption these photos in the comments or stop by the CAC to contribute your best quips and see more.

08/21/2026

We had a great time at the Library's Check Us Out Event today! Thank you to all of the students who stopped by the 5th floor to create captions for historical photos, work on puzzles, and mark their home at BGSU. Stay tuned, we'll post some of our favorite captions next week!

08/20/2026

We're getting ready for the Library's Check Us Out Event tomorrow 10-12! Stop by the 5th floor for puzzles, a caption contest, and to share where your home is on campus. Welcome new Falcons!

08/17/2026

The CAC will be closed 9:30-10:30 on Tuesday August 18, so that the staff may attend a library event. We apologize for any inconvenience.

07/27/2026

Mark your calendar for this year's Local History Publication Award Lectures!

To Your Posts!: The Story of Fort Meigs through the Voices of the War of 1812 by Larry Nelson Thursday October 8, 2026 at 3 pm
Old Stories for New Audiences: Rediscovering John Prat Hopley by Alison Kovac Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 3 pm

Both lectures will be held in the Pallister Conference Room on the first floor of Jerome Library.

Learn more on our website: https://www.bgsu.edu/library/cac/events-and-programs.html.

07/13/2026

The CAC will be closed Tuesday July 14 to allow the staff to attend a training workshop. We apologize for any inconvenience.

07/09/2026

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, the Center for Archival Collections is highlighting the role Northwest Ohio played in America's manufacturing legacy. Learn how the DeVilbiss Company revolutionized paint application, how the Tiffin Glass Company set the standard for fine crystal, how Lima Locomotive Works became a major manufacturer of steam locomotives, and how the Buckeye Traction Ditcher Company turned waterlogged soil into fertile farmland the world over.

07/03/2026

The CAC will be closed Friday July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

Photograph from the Bicentennial Vertical File.

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BGSU Jerome Library
Bowling Green, OH
43403

Telephone

+14193722411

Website

http://www.bgsu.edu/library/cac.html

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