About Archives Online
The Archives, Manuscripts & Rare Books Department is the official repository for institutional memory of Southern University and A&M College, including records about academic programs and departments, College administration, alumni activities, and student life that have enduring historical, administrative, or community significance. The Archives were started in 1961 by the retired ‘Dean’ of the University, John Brother Cade. After Cade retired from active duty at the university, his influence as the Dean remained on the campus by establishing the Archives Department (Archives, Manuscripts & Rare Books Department) on the campus of Southern University, where he served as Director.
If you are coming in for archival research, please contact the Archives via an appointment or email (archives@subr.edu) so we may schedule your visit. Then, we will be able to search our holdings and retrieve the items you will need. If it is possible for us to digitize and provide your requested materials remotely, we will do so.