Manuscripts

Special Collections preserves and provides access to materials that document the history and cultural heritage of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and the Tennessee Valley. Manuscripts collections include personal and family papers, diaries, photographs, ephemera, and business records.

To find descriptions of these collections and their contents, you can search and browse our Finding Aids, a selection of which is listed below. Consult our Digital Collections to learn more about our digital cultural heritage resources. Please note that not all of our archival materials are represented online. If you are researching local history, please use our Ask An Archivist service and Special Collections staff will be able to help you identify pertinent resources.