Special Collection and University Archives

Special Collection and Univeristy Archives at Samford University supports the Samford University and Alabama Baptist community by providing access to historically significant, rare, and unique materials documenting the history of the University, the State of Alabama, and its religious institutions. To ensure Archivist availability, outside researchers should make an appointment by contacting the department, and may be asked to wait if the collection is being used by students, a class, or a group.
Use SC Call Slips to request materials for your appointment.

Treasures from Special Collection

Palm Leaf book

Palm Leaf Book

The Palm Leaf Book in Samford’s Special Collection comes from the Island of Lombok in Indonesia and dates to approximately 1750. This book was graciously given to Samford Special Collections by Davis A. Lockmiller, Law Class of 1929.

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