Search Hagley Collections

Notice regarding AI-generated references to Hagley collections

There are multiple ways to search online for descriptions of collections and selected digital materials at Hagley with our Research Databases below:

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Research Guides

Begin your research with our topical guides.

Finding aids

Finding aids identify, describe, and list collection contents. Most finding aids contain information about the person or organization who created the collection. Typically, these guides do not describe individual items like our online catalog does. Instead, finding aids describe groupings of…

Digital Collections

Hagley's Digital Archives includes digitized versions of selected items from our library collections.

Library Catalog

The catalog includes descriptions for most of Hagley's collections. It includes descriptions of our research material, including books, manuscripts, corporate records, trade catalogs, photograph collections, motion pictures, audio tapes, and other items.

Museum Collection

The Museum Collection includes a selection of online items from Hagley's collection of over 65,000 artifacts.

Online Journals and Subscription Databases

Available to on-site researchers and database subscribers

Please contact us at askhagley@hagley.org or (302) 658-2400 ext. 275 for more information about searching our collections.

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Hagley staff offers limited research services for those who are unable to visit the library. This service is available for requests that require a minimal amount of research. Hagley maintains a list of local researchers for hire if you require more comprehensive research.