Bancroft Library

The Bancroft Library, part of the University of California, Berkeley, is a major research collection specializing in historical manuscripts, rare books, and archives. It houses materials related to California history, American history, Western Americana, and other important topics. The library provides scholars, students, and researchers access to unique primary sources for in-depth study and discovery. With its extensive collections, the Bancroft Library plays a key role in preserving and making accessible valuable cultural and historical documents.