Donating Materials to the Pritzker Military Museum & Library

The Museum & Library’s diverse collection is always growing thanks to the generosity of individual donors and families looking to further this country’s collective history. The Museum & Library seeks donations that tell as complete a story of a person’s service as possible through items like letters, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, service records, oral histories, and artifacts. These items have special value in telling the stories of this country’s citizen soldiers and help future generations understand the meaning of sacrifice and selfless service.

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library understands that donating physical items is often deeply personal. If you are unsure if your materials fit within our scope, feel free to reach out and ask. We look forward to working with you and your family to preserve your collection.

Our entire collection of rare books, artifacts, and archival holdings is made available to members and researchers by appointment. The Museum & Library does not accept unsolicited donations.

Do you have items from the Cold War? The Museum & Library is expanding our collection of Cold War-related items, and we need your help. If you have acceptable material related to military service from 1945-1991 that you are interested in donating, fill out a donation inquiry form below. Thank you in advance for your donation and support.