This department also preserves other primary source materials that support the university’s mission or are of enduring value as outlined in the Special Collections Policy. These include, but are not limited to the following:
- Archives & Special Collections Digital Books—Digitized print books from the Archives & Special Collections
- Christian Fiction—Cross-section of the genre for study
- Conservative Caucus—Records of the organization and its founder, Howard Phillips
- Hymnal Collection—Core collection of Christian hymnals, music instruction, and general historic music scores
- The James and Shelley Lutzweiler Hymnal Collection—Core collection of Christian hymnals, music instruction, and general historic music scores
- Military Oral Histories—Accounts by military personnel, including World War II veterans and civilians who worked with the armed services
- Miscellaneous Materials—Materials of historical value that do not readily fit into another main collecting category
- Moral Majority—Materials generated by the organization founded by Jerry Falwell Sr. and others
- New London Collection—Materials related to the historic town of New London, Virginia
- Personal Papers—Personal papers of historically significant individuals who have donated materials to the archives
- Rowlette Civil War Book Collection—Materials covering the topics of religion during the mid-nineteenth century in the United States
- Sunday School Collection—Materials related to the history of the Sunday school movement
- Sunday-School Times—Weekly newspaper from 1859-1966
Other Special Collections
In addition to the materials in the Archives & Special Collections department, the Jerry Falwell Library maintains several other unique or specialized collections.
- Curriculum Library—PreK-12 instructional resources and juvenile literature
- Jerry Falwell Museum—Museum dedicated to the life and ministry of Liberty’s founder, Jerry Falwell Sr.
- Scholars Crossing—Digital collection of scholarship produced by students and faculty of the University, including dissertations and theses
Contact Information
You can visit the Archives & Special Collections on the Terrace Level of the Jerry Falwell Library during the Archives’ hours of operation. You can also email archives@liberty.edu or call (434) 592-6230 with any questions related to the Archives & Special Collections.