Davenport Public Library

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Contact Information
Email: specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com Address: 321 N. Main Street Davenport, IA 52801 Telephone: 563-326-7902 Hours of Operation: Monday     9:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday 	9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 	9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 	9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 	9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 	9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday 	Closed Directions/Parking Map: Directions (Google map). Internet sites and datbases: Website: Davenport Public Library Website Blog: Primary Selections from Special Collections Facebook: Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Facebook page Upper Mississippi Valley Digital Image Archive: http://www.umvphotoarchive.org/ Archive and Manuscript Catalog: https://archives.davenportlibrary.com/

History
Learn more about the Davenport Public Library's history by visiting our A Brief History of the Davenport Public Library The Special Collections Department was established at the Davenport Public Library in October of 1982.

Through the years, Special Collections expanded with grants and support from the FRIENDS of the Library and the Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society.

In 1999, Special Collections received a generous donation to renovate its space from Loren T. and Alice (Richardson) Sloane.

The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center strives to enhance its collections and services to meet the community's needs.

Tips for Your Visit

 * Schedule an appointment with at genealogy expert at 563-526-7902 or e-mail kkuntz@davenportlibrary.com.
 * Groups are welcome, but please give advance notice.