Contact the Center
Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives and History
UNCW Library, Discovery Hall, 2nd floor
5162 Randall Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28403
csencah@uncw.edu
910-962-7810
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Location
The Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives and History is located on the 2nd floor of Discovery Hall in the UNCW Library.
Hours
The Center is open from 10am to 2pm, Monday - Friday. Appointments are not required, but we strongly encourage visitors to contact us in advance of any planned research visit to discuss your research topic and confirm the availability of collections. Onsite research assistance may be limited.
Access Policies
Prior to visiting the Center, users should familiarize themselves with our access and use policies.
Summary
This guide identifies collections containing scientific content, research, and related materials, largely belonging to former UNCW faculty. Emphasis is placed on the natural sciences, as well as coastal and environmental concerns pertinent to Southeast North Carolina. Content speaks to the beginnings of various science departments within Wilmington College, now UNCW, as well as the Center for Marine Science. Material includes research data, correspondence, publications, observation journals, photographs, academic lectures, notes, certificates, personal documents, maps, and information on the well-known Venus flytrap, which is solely native to the 90-mile radius around Wilmington.