Collection Finding Aids
Our ArchivesSpace finding aid repository contains information about individual collections. Search or browse to find primary sources, or learn more about our holdings at the collection level.
South Carolina Political Collections supports the study of contemporary government and society by collecting and making available archival materials and oral histories documenting South Carolina government and political activities at the local, state, and national levels, primarily since World War II, and by providing relevant programming for scholars, students and the public.
There are several ways to access materials in our collections. The tools below can help you find what you're looking for. Please note that any collection marked as "closed" is not available for research until its arrangement and description have been completed.
Our ArchivesSpace finding aid repository contains information about individual collections. Search or browse to find primary sources, or learn more about our holdings at the collection level.
Unique, digitized materials from Political Collections are accessible online through the Digital Collections repository.
The library catalog contains records for many of the collections housed at SCPC.
At SCPC, we’re developing online guides for popular topics and to supplement some exhibits. These guides highlight issues that might be of interest to our patrons and represent only a small fraction of the topics a researcher could immerse themselves in at our repository.
Moving image materials from SCPC are housed at University Libraries' Moving Image Research Collections (MIRC). The footage is available to view online in MIRC's DVR.
SCPC is located in the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library and is accessed through Thomas Cooper Library. Paid visitor parking is available in the Bull Street garage. Please contact us in advance of your research visit.
The Hollings Library is a research and study facility. The services provided for the University community and public include access to our historic collections, copying, tours, and special library events. It is expected that no patron will impinge on the rights of other patrons. The rules outlined in this form ensure the best and most fair use of the Library for all patrons. Please report any violations to the reference staff. Read policy.
Complete the Imaging Services Form [pdf] to request photocopy or digital imaging services.
SCPC reserves the right, at its discretion and without explanation, to set special
prices on material involving unusual difficulty. For more information, please see
our Photography and Digital Imaging Services Policy. Fees are slightly higher for
offsite requests requiring staff to perform research and locate material to be duplicated.
Fee Schedule [pdf]
The location of materials quoted or referred to in published works should be properly noted. Researchers should use this format for citations:
[Item Description], [Collection Title], South Carolina Political Collections,
University of South Carolina.
Footnotes clearly indicating the location of material will help other researchers and archivists.