- Collections
Collections
Explore our vast archival, library, and digitized collections documenting war, revolution, and peace.
Learn More- How To Search
Discover the many ways to search the collections online
- Collecting Areas
Learn about our collections within our curatorial areas and by subject
- Digital Collections
Explore our ever growing collection of digitized and born-digital materials
- Policies & Practices
Learn more about our policies for collection development, donations, and description practices
- How To Search
- Engage
Engage
Connect with our collections through events, exhibitions, and classroom programming.
Learn More- Events
Attend a variety of talks, workshops, and other activities in person or online.
- Exhibitions
Learn what is currently on view in Hoover Tower and discover online exhibitions
- HISTORIES
Explore the digital stories that emerge from researching our collections
- Education
Engage with our collections through classroom experiences, tours, fellowships and more
- Events
- Research Services
Research Services
Access our collections, receive staff assistance, and discover our visitor policies.
Learn More- Register for Access
Create an Aeon account to use our collections and place digitization requests.
- Policies
Learn about visitor requirements and all other policies and user agreements
- Digitization Services
Request digital copies of collections materials.
- Plan A Research Visit
Learn how to have a successful research experience, from making a reservation to requesting materials.
- Register for Access
- Visit Us
Visit Us
OPEN HOURS
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Monday – Friday
Reading Room
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Exhibitions and
Observation Deck
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Reading Room
At Stanford University in the Herbert Hoover Memorial Building, visitors can access our library and archival materials as well as our digitized collections.
- L&A in DC
Our Washington, DC location provides visitors with access to certain digital collections.
- Hoover Tower
Visit this iconic landmark at Stanford to see our exhibition galleries, the carillon and panoramic views from the observation deck.
- Reading Room
- About Library & Archives
About Library & Archives
Learn about our mission, our organization, and our current initiatives.
About- News
Read about recent acquisitions, projects, and other news
- History
Discover more about Herbert Hoover and his vision for the Library & Archives
- Careers
Check out our current career and student opportunities
- Staff
Meet our curators and learn about our organization
- Policies
Read our policies and practices for our collections, research services, and copyright
- FAQ
See our FAQs about the reading room, research services, and visiting
- Contact Us
Go to Hoover Institution’s Contact Us to ask a question
- News
- Support Hoover
Support Hoover
Learn more about joining the community of supporters and scholars working together to advance Hoover’s mission and values.
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- About Hoover
- Research
- Fellows
- Commentary
- Support Hoover
Support Hoover
Learn more about joining the community of supporters and scholars working together to advance Hoover’s mission and values.
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