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Gifts and Donations
Special Collections and Archives at Southeast
Missouri State University acquires, preserves and makes accessible
research materials that document the historical, literary and cultural
experience of Southeast Missouri, the Mississippi River Valley region, and
the history of Southeast Missouri State University.
Special Collections and Archives is particularly interested in acquiring
material on the environmental history of the region and its development,
as well as materials that document the experience of women and
African-Americans in the region. We will consider offers for donations of
literary papers, family papers of historical significance, business and
organizational records, diaries, journals, personal memoirs, photographs,
maps and other materials that support the collection's focus. They may
have been created by individuals or families or by organizations including
churches, schools, social and civic groups, or political parties. Offers
will be evaluated based on the availability of resources to properly care
for the materials, as well as on their potential research value.
Valuation of Gifts
Under federal tax regulations, Special Collections cannot give appraisals
or estimates of value for donors. Valuation is the responsibility of the
donor. Special Collections can provide the names of regional appraisers
upon request. Since tax laws change from time to time, donors are
encouraged to consult with the IRS or a knowledgeable tax expert about
current requirements. All gifts are acknowledged unless requested
otherwise. Donors will be asked to sign an official deed of gift
acknowledging the donation.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Lisa K. Speer, Special
Collections Librarian and director of Special Collections and Archives at
(573) 986-7446 or by e-mail. |
