Special Collections

Elevate Special Collections at NAU.

Thank you for visiting Old Main to see how NAU has evolved and changed over time. We hope stepping into the historic President's Office, where a reproduction of NAU's Founding Documents was displayed, gave you a feel for what it was like during those first days on campus.

Campus and NAU have gone through so many transformations—even Louie the Lumberjack has changed and shifted to fit the times. Each photograph, document, piece of memorabilia, and artifact helps tell a part of the story of the people, places, and moments that have shaped NAU.

Preserve our history for the future.

This collection of historic photos, documents, and regalia has been preserved by NAU's own Special Collections & Archives at Cline Library. These materials help preserve the history of NAU and Northern Arizona and ensure that the stories of our past remain available to students, researchers, alumni, and future generations.

Preserving history requires ongoing care. From protecting and maintaining historic materials to organizing collections and making them accessible for research, education, and exhibits like the one you experienced at Old Main, your support helps ensure these important pieces of our shared history endure.

Help keep NAU’s history alive.

Make a gift today to the Special Collections & Archives Department–Cline Library fund and help preserve, protect, and share the history of NAU and Northern Arizona.

Your contribution helps ensure these collections are maintained with integrity and historic accuracy while creating opportunities for future generations to discover and learn from the stories they hold.

Thank you for your axe of kindness!

Thank you for supporting Special Collections and Archives during the 2026 Homecoming Campus Open House. Your support today preserves yesterday for tomorrow.