Manuscript collections
The major emphases of Special Collections’ manuscripts collections are American history and literature. The manuscripts collections total approximately 13 million items in over 14,000 discrete collection units and over 250,000 photographs and small prints, over 8,000 reels of microfilm, nearly 8,000 microfiche, and substantial holdings of audio recordings and motion picture films. Read more about manuscript collections.
Rare book collections
The major emphases of Special Collections’ rare book holdings are American history and literature. The collections are approximately 325,000 in number of volumes. Read more about rare book collections.
Featured collections
A selection of featured collections from the University of Virginia. View featured collections.