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Special Collections Divisions at CPL
Special Collections at HWLC
The Special Collections and Preservation Division at HWLC showcases rare and unique materials focusing on Chicago.
Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection
The Vivian G. Harsh Collection at Woodson Regional Library is the largest African American history and literature collection in the Midwest.
Northside Neighborhood History Collection
The Northside Neighborhood History Collection at Sulzer Regional Library houses historical and contemporary materials.
Municipal Reference Collection
Learn about the trove of Chicago information in the Municipal Reference Collection at Harold Washington Library Center.
