Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries

In accordance with the city's safety guidelines, the SCRC is only open to Temple students, faculty, staff, and alumni from Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, December 23, 2020. You must have a valid Temple University identification card to enter. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate guests during this period. We hope to welcome everyone back in the new year. Please visit our library website for the most up-to-date information. In addition to the closure this Thur...sday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29, all library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24 through Sunday, January 3, 2021. Stay safe!

To all those celebrating Hanukkah, Chag Sameach!

RIP Dick Allen. Here are some images of Allen from our Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Photograph Collection, including an image of Allen and boxer Joe Frazier.

In Memoriam: Tom Whitehead. https://bit.ly/3qoxnOC

Congratulations to Menika! Glad to see some SCRC content used to such good effect.

Historic images from Homecomings past.

How’s this for #ThrowbackThursday? The Rosenbach’s garden reopens in ONE WEEK after being closed for more than 20 years. Pre-registration is required and will b...e open to the public starting on 9/14 with the first slots available on 9/17. More: rosenbach.org/garden Photo courtesy of Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries