Special Collections and University Archives

Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives collect, organize, preserve, and make available materials with enduring historic value that can be used to support research, teaching, administrative activities, and community involvement.

The department consists of rare book collections, archival collections (including the University Archives), the Malibu Historical Collection, and the Churches of Christ Heritage Center.

Materials in these collections are available for use by any interested users. Please see the navigation menu on the left side of the page for more information about our collections and how they can be used.

Special Collections Staff

Melissa Nykanen
Head of Special Collections and University Archives
(310) 506-4434
melissa.nykanen@pepperdine.edu

Katie Richardson
Archivist for Special Collections and University Archives
(310) 506-4323
katie.richardson@pepperdine.edu 

Jamie Henricks
Project Archivist
(310) 506-4209
jamie.henricks@pepperdine.edu

Latest News from Special Collections

• Pepperdine Students Make Progress on Archival Collections
• Limited Edition Pennyroyal Caxton Bible Acquired by Special Collections
• Pepperdine Students Conclude Special Collections Internship
• When the President came to Pepperdine: Today’s featured digital object
• It’s a WRAP: NHPRC Funded Project Concludes

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