The Loras College Center for Dubuque History CDH welcomes donations that support its mission:
The Loras College Center for Dubuque History (CDH) collects, organizes, preserves, and makes accessible primary and secondary sources related to the history of Dubuque and the surrounding area; provides instruction, research assistance, and experiential learning opportunities to anyone engaged in the study of history; and guides individuals in the exploration of vocations related to archives and public history.
Specific details about what we collect can be found in the Collection Development Policy linked below, but in general, we accept two-dimensional and digital materials related to:
Donated materials will be:
Your donated materials may be:
The Deed of Gift below contains all of our terms and conditions for donations.
Please note, tax laws prohibit Library personnel from providing an estimate of the value of the donated materials. If a gift is monetarily valuable and the donor wishes to deduct the gift for tax purposes, the donor must have the gift appraised by a certified appraiser, complete IRS Form 8283, and send a copy of the form to the Library Director.
Monetary donations are also welcome and help support:
Donations can be made at alumni.loras.edu/cdh or by check sent to the address to the right. To discuss specific projects or activities you would like to fund, please get in touch with Heidi at heidi.pettitt@loras.edu.
Regular Hours:
When Loras College Classes are in session:
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
During breaks:
Monday - Thursday: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday to Sunday: Closed
Campus holidays: Closed
The CDH/LCA is closed when the Library is closed. Please check the Library Hours page for dates we will be closed or open for limited hours.