Pepperdine Libraries Special Collections and University Archives exists to collect, organize, preserve, and make available materials with enduring historic value that are used by students, faculty, staff, scholars, and the public, for purposes of research, teaching, administrative activities, and enjoyment of cultural heritage. In addition to collections that relate to University Archives, the Malibu Historical Collection, and the Churches of Christ Heritage Center, the department collects archival materials related to the greater Los Angeles and Southern California Region, the papers of several political figures, many of whom either attended or were employed by Pepperdine, and materials from other topics that enhance or provide context for the current collections, support the curriculum, or are useful for instruction in primary source research.

Read our Special Collections Guide to learn more about primary source and archival collections at Pepperdine University.