The California's Gold Exhibit and Huell Howser Archives are closed October 28, 2025 - October 30, 2025 due to a space optimization project. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Special Collections and Archives Hours 

Please be advised that the last pull of material is 30 minutes prior to closing of the reading room.

The department is open Monday-Friday, appointments preferred, closed Saturday and Sunday.

Yamagishi Reading Room: 

• Open -- Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 4 PM, appointments preferred
• Closed -- Saturday and Sunday

California’s Gold Exhibit and Huell Howser Archives:

• Open -- Monday to Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Guided tours by appointment only, Monday to Friday 1 PM - 5 PM
• Closed -- Saturday and Sunday

Center for American War Letters Archives Reading Room:

• Open -- Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 4 PM, appointments preferred
• Closed -- Saturday and Sunday

Library Location 

The Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives is located on the 4th Floor of the Leatherby Libraries, Room 406. The Leatherby Libraries is located in the center of the Orange campus.

Visitor Parking 

Visit Chapman's Maps and Directions page for parking details.