Through generous donors, volunteers, and community partners, Hmong Archives has preserved over 255,918 items for future generations. Every contribution — time, materials, or financial — makes a difference.
Through generous donors, volunteers, and community partners, Hmong Archives has preserved over 255,918 items for future generations. Every contribution — time, materials, or financial — makes a difference.
Request for Permission to Publish, Display or Broadcast Reproductions from the Collections of the Hmong Education Archives & Library. Please turn in this completed permission form to HEAL at 343 Michigan Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 or email this form to hmongarchives.org@gmail.com
Help us catalog items, process donations, digitize records, and assist researchers. No prior archival experience required — just a willingness to learn and serve. Open to all ages.
Students pursuing degrees in history, library science, museum studies, communications, or related fields can gain hands-on archival experience. Academic credit may be arranged.
Scholars, journalists, and community members are welcome to visit and conduct research. Our collection includes 255,918 items spanning documents, photographs, audio, textiles, and more.
Help us grow the collection by donating photographs, documents, books, recordings, clothing, or cultural objects. All donations are reviewed and properly accessioned.
Schools, libraries, cultural centers, and organizations can partner with Hmong Archives for tours, programming, exhibitions, and collaborative projects.
Invite Hmong Archives to speak at your school, organization, or community event. We offer talks, presentations, and workshops on Hmong history, culture, identity, and archival preservation.
Our volunteers are the heart of Hmong Archives. Typical tasks include:
We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM – 6 PM. Volunteers can commit to a regular weekly schedule or help on a project basis. We are flexible and grateful for any time you can give.
Contact us to learn about current volunteer needs and schedule your first visit. We’ll match you with a role that fits your skills and interests.
Hmong Education Archives & Library collects older cassettes and CDs, VHS and DVD videos, and many other materials at Freedom Festival, the Hmong New Years, on other shopping expeditions, and from almost 1000 donors worldwide. As our collections are cataloged, we discover empty cases and missing or broken items to be replaced, as well as other parts or issues or volumes that we learn have been produced. We will also want to collect materials in areas where we have small collections. Our Wish List will be divided into Collection (for audio, books, newspapers, periodicals, etc.) and Support (for equipment, furniture, supplies, etc.). If you have something on the list, please contact us at Hmongarchives.org@gmail.com or call (612) 978-8359
Audio:
Furniture:
Hmong Education Archives & Library’s continued growth and impact are rooted in the unwavering dedication of our long-time volunteers and committed community leaders, whose passion, time, and leadership have been instrumental in shaping and sustaining our mission over the years. Their efforts ensure that our work remains relevant, community-centered, and forward-moving. At the same time, the success and sustainability of our organization would not be possible without the generous support of donors like you. Your contributions are a vital part of our foundation, directly enabling us to carry out our work and expand our reach.
Through your generosity, we are able to cover essential operational costs, including archival supplies, proper storage facilities, and preservation resources that protect and maintain historically and culturally significant materials. These resources allow us to care for and organize collections that are invaluable to students, scholars, researchers, and community members, while also preserving knowledge and stories for future generations to learn from and connect with.
Every financial contribution, no matter the amount, plays a meaningful role in advancing our mission. Donations of all sizes help sustain our day-to-day operations, support ongoing research efforts, and ensure the continued care and expansion of our collections. Most importantly, your support strengthens our ability to preserve and uplift cultural heritage, keeping it accessible, protected, and alive for generations to come.
If you wish to support the mission and vision of Hmong Archives financially you can do so several ways.
Hmong Education Archives & Library is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All financial contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. You will receive an official acknowledgment letter for your records. EIN available upon request.